YEARLY HIGH
1105.4818 BIF
YEARLY LOW
968.2006 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1054.0224 BIF

2014 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1105.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 968.2006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.2812 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1078.2850 to the December average rate of 984.6415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1105.4818 was up 0.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 1096.9586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,527,409 BIF
2013 Average 5,258,461 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,841,003 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686,406.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1107.8404
973.4417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1085.1610, compared to 1022.8838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.2772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1085.1610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1022.8838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 40.5112 BIF (High: 1041.7819 / Low: 1001.2707). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4865 BIF (High: 1084.6702 / Low: 1069.1836).

September Spread (Volatile) ±40.5112
June Spread (Stable) ±15.4865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 34.2596 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1096.6405) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1031.6208), the exchange rate shifted by +65.0197 (+6.30%).

2014 Avg (March) 1096.6405
2013 Avg (March) 1031.6208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1087.3037 1070.0948 1078.2850
February 1093.3257 1069.1420 1082.3586
March 1105.4818 1089.0706 1096.6405
April 1100.6511 1081.9460 1092.9723
May 1102.7304 1073.8335 1085.9323
June 1084.6702 1069.1836 1074.7773
July 1082.5277 1054.0728 1072.1443
August 1062.9205 1034.7109 1054.6624
September 1041.7819 1001.2707 1020.4027
October 1022.0939 982.5172 1009.7118
November 1003.9094 986.3751 995.7400
December 1001.2977 968.2006 984.6415