YEARLY HIGH
2.8447 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2.6852 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7955 SLL

2014 BIF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.8447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1595 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7940 to the December average rate of 2.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.8447 was down 1.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.8923, 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 14,223 SLL
2013 Average 13,950 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 13,426 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.45 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.8270
2.7389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SLL 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 2.7945, compared to 2.7965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1189 SLL (High: 2.8041 / Low: 2.6852). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 SLL (High: 2.8022 / Low: 2.7773).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 2.8174) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.8061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+0.40%).

2014 Avg (September) 2.8174
2013 Avg (September) 2.8061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8106 2.7747 2.7940
February 2.8302 2.7669 2.7909
March 2.8022 2.7773 2.7891
April 2.8096 2.7487 2.7913
May 2.8171 2.7762 2.7994
June 2.8252 2.7811 2.8025
July 2.8335 2.7832 2.8053
August 2.8430 2.7995 2.8196
September 2.8447 2.7952 2.8174
October 2.8412 2.7589 2.7966
November 2.8137 2.7768 2.7940
December 2.8041 2.6852 2.7462