YEARLY HIGH
2009.4319 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1956.3372 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1979.8170 BIF

2014 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 2009.4319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1956.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0948 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1975.0959 to the December average rate of 1995.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2009.4319 was down 0.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 2015.2281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,047,160 BIF
2013 Average 9,876,785 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,781,686 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,473.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1998.2499
1969.7109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1975.5310, compared to 1984.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1975.5310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1984.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 53.0948 BIF (High: 2009.4319 / Low: 1956.3372). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6576 BIF (High: 1982.1404 / Low: 1967.4828).

October Spread (Volatile) ±53.0948
April Spread (Stable) ±14.6576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.3412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1988.8743) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1967.1590), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7153 (+1.10%).

2014 Avg (October) 1988.8743
2013 Avg (October) 1967.1590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1983.4960 1964.0222 1975.0959
February 1984.3890 1958.8711 1977.9156
March 1984.8963 1970.2266 1979.7272
April 1982.1404 1967.4828 1975.3860
May 1982.5171 1965.5957 1972.9718
June 1982.9938 1965.1407 1972.0892
July 1984.6436 1958.9556 1975.3278
August 1984.3618 1965.9482 1976.5085
September 1986.8608 1966.8517 1975.8050
October 2009.4319 1956.3372 1988.8743
November 1998.8529 1983.9136 1992.2310
December 2009.1291 1982.4706 1995.8716