YEARLY HIGH
965.7350 BIF
YEARLY LOW
837.8500 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
889.1350 BIF

2015 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 965.7350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 837.8500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.8850 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 932.0597 to the December average rate of 866.5215, 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 965.7350 was down 12.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 1104.8392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,828,675 BIF
2014 Average 5,268,781 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,189,250 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639,425.08 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

939.8540
846.3223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 894.9467, compared to 883.3234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 894.9467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 883.3234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 69.1326 BIF (High: 965.7350 / Low: 896.6024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.1900 BIF (High: 906.6271 / Low: 883.4371).

January Spread (Volatile) ±69.1326
September Spread (Stable) ±23.1900

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 41.7326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.7326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 932.0597) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1077.9454), the exchange rate shifted by -145.8857 (-13.53%).

2015 Avg (January) 932.0597
2014 Avg (January) 1077.9454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 965.7350 896.6024 932.0597
February 921.8238 896.6740 910.2837
March 897.8504 844.7670 868.5511
April 899.3305 841.9837 865.5674
May 921.8566 871.5437 895.0927
June 921.6569 876.9665 898.1256
July 929.3259 872.8091 905.8197
August 920.4513 865.5675 885.4136
September 906.6271 883.4371 894.1086
October 915.2695 876.9846 893.9602
November 880.3946 837.8500 854.1167
December 876.0360 843.2337 866.5215