YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0393 BTN

2014 BIF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0409 was down 6.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205 BTN
2013 Average 189 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 189 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.84 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0403
0.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BTN 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 0.0392, compared to 0.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 BTN (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BTN (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0392).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0401) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.22%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0401
2013 Avg (December) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0407 0.0396 0.0401
February 0.0404 0.0398 0.0401
March 0.0400 0.0385 0.0393
April 0.0394 0.0385 0.0390
May 0.0390 0.0378 0.0384
June 0.0391 0.0381 0.0386
July 0.0393 0.0384 0.0388
August 0.0397 0.0389 0.0393
September 0.0398 0.0390 0.0393
October 0.0402 0.0389 0.0394
November 0.0397 0.0392 0.0395
December 0.0409 0.0393 0.0401