YEARLY HIGH
0.9869 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9601 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9727 LBP

2014 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.9869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.9601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9715 to the December average rate of 0.9666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9869 was down 1.48% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0018, 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 4,935 LBP
2013 Average 4,866 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,800 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.26 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9785
0.9655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LBP 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 0.9731, compared to 0.9723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0255 LBP (High: 0.9869 / Low: 0.9615). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LBP (High: 0.9732 / Low: 0.9668).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.9705) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-0.86%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.9705
2013 Avg (October) 0.9789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9776 0.9673 0.9715
February 0.9791 0.9666 0.9697
March 0.9732 0.9668 0.9696
April 0.9782 0.9680 0.9739
May 0.9817 0.9714 0.9774
June 0.9800 0.9719 0.9766
July 0.9851 0.9723 0.9764
August 0.9823 0.9700 0.9752
September 0.9811 0.9719 0.9769
October 0.9869 0.9615 0.9705
November 0.9727 0.9656 0.9684
December 0.9731 0.9601 0.9666