YEARLY HIGH
963.5677 BIF
YEARLY LOW
837.9950 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
889.0488 BIF

2015 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 963.5677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 837.9950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.5728 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 932.0385 to the December average rate of 866.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 963.5677 was down 12.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 1105.4818, 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 4,817,839 BIF
2014 Average 5,269,389 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,189,975 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627,863.82 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

939.8121
846.5286
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 894.8210, compared to 883.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 894.8210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 883.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 65.9612 BIF (High: 963.5677 / Low: 897.6065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.4899 BIF (High: 906.4218 / Low: 883.9319).

January Spread (Volatile) ±65.9612
September Spread (Stable) ±22.4899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 41.6679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.6679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 932.0385) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1078.2850), the exchange rate shifted by -146.2465 (-13.56%).

2015 Avg (January) 932.0385
2014 Avg (January) 1078.2850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 963.5677 897.6065 932.0385
February 921.8779 897.3802 910.2385
March 897.5871 844.4937 868.5706
April 898.7435 841.2865 865.0245
May 921.5596 871.1173 895.0730
June 922.2047 876.9047 897.9807
July 929.2491 872.7126 905.7080
August 919.0757 865.8828 885.1792
September 906.4218 883.9319 893.9419
October 915.3296 877.6337 893.9808
November 880.7100 837.9950 854.3022
December 875.2069 843.3784 866.5479