YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 ETB

2014 BIF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0131 was up 5.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0124, 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 65 ETB
2013 Average 60 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 61 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.17 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0129
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to ETB 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0126).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.0128) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.53%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.0128
2013 Avg (October) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
February 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
March 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
April 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0127 0.0126 0.0126
June 0.0127 0.0126 0.0127
July 0.0129 0.0127 0.0127
August 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
September 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
October 0.0131 0.0127 0.0128
November 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
December 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129