YEARLY HIGH
12.9442 STD
YEARLY LOW
11.3110 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8984 STD

2014 BIF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 12.9442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 11.3110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6332 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6243 to the December average rate of 12.7189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.9442 was up 3.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 12.5070, 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 64,721 STD
2013 Average 59,617 STD
Yearly Trough Low 56,555 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,165.90 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.8487
11.2911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to STD 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 11.5467, compared to 12.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.4590 STD (High: 12.4801 / Low: 12.0212). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1578 STD (High: 11.7210 / Low: 11.5633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4590
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1573 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 12.7189) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.5891), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1298 (+9.75%).

2014 Avg (December) 12.7189
2013 Avg (December) 11.5891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7135 11.5268 11.6243
February 11.7063 11.3624 11.5782
March 11.5174 11.3110 11.4209
April 11.5842 11.3733 11.4629
May 11.6608 11.3561 11.5375
June 11.7210 11.5633 11.6563
July 11.8756 11.5484 11.6655
August 12.0863 11.7789 11.8725
September 12.4801 12.0212 12.2578
October 12.7097 12.2551 12.4025
November 12.6755 12.4445 12.5829
December 12.9442 12.5146 12.7189