YEARLY HIGH
0.0494 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0411 KGS

2015 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0494 was up 30.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0379, 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 247 KGS
2014 Average 172 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 185 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.77 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0499
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0037 KGS (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KGS (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0439).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0488) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+31.73%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0488
2014 Avg (December) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0384 0.0374 0.0379
February 0.0392 0.0380 0.0387
March 0.0410 0.0390 0.0396
April 0.0412 0.0384 0.0402
May 0.0388 0.0370 0.0376
June 0.0393 0.0371 0.0382
July 0.0396 0.0381 0.0386
August 0.0424 0.0391 0.0402
September 0.0454 0.0418 0.0435
October 0.0447 0.0439 0.0442
November 0.0482 0.0445 0.0461
December 0.0494 0.0483 0.0488