YEARLY HIGH
27.7071 BIF
YEARLY LOW
26.5766 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.2374 BIF

2014 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 27.7071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 26.5766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1304 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5302 to the December average rate of 26.9836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 27.7071 was down 9.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 30.7716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 138,535 BIF
2013 Average 141,673 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 132,883 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,652.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

27.5899
26.8728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 27.2572, compared to 27.2176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.7567 BIF (High: 27.6459 / Low: 26.8891). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3427 BIF (High: 27.2273 / Low: 26.8846).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7567
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 27.5229) against the same month in 2013 (average: 27.4675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+0.20%).

2014 Avg (August) 27.5229
2013 Avg (August) 27.4675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.6910 27.0292 27.5302
February 27.5932 26.8716 27.3412
March 27.4362 27.0220 27.2592
April 27.6252 27.0374 27.2633
May 27.4279 27.0340 27.2166
June 27.2655 26.5766 26.9325
July 27.5894 26.8382 27.2312
August 27.7071 27.1816 27.5229
September 27.5830 27.0332 27.2859
October 27.6459 26.8891 27.2126
November 27.2273 26.8846 27.0695
December 27.2064 26.6918 26.9836