YEARLY HIGH
0.4641 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3849 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4305 SOS

2015 BIF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.4641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4566 to the December average rate of 0.3962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4641 was down 36.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7338, 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 2,320 SOS
2014 Average 2,932 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,925 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4626
0.3901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SOS 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 0.4485, compared to 0.4125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0302 SOS (High: 0.4442 / Low: 0.4141). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SOS (High: 0.4511 / Low: 0.4449).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.4566) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7135), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2569 (-36.01%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.4566
2014 Avg (January) 0.7135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4641 0.4495 0.4566
February 0.4517 0.4426 0.4474
March 0.4506 0.4441 0.4475
April 0.4511 0.4449 0.4479
May 0.4508 0.4416 0.4461
June 0.4526 0.4370 0.4459
July 0.4442 0.4141 0.4244
August 0.4337 0.4244 0.4294
September 0.4290 0.4036 0.4179
October 0.4165 0.3954 0.4098
November 0.4041 0.3896 0.3971
December 0.4032 0.3849 0.3962