YEARLY HIGH
14.9248 STD
YEARLY LOW
12.9751 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0950 STD

2015 BIF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 14.9248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.9751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9497 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4266 to the December average rate of 14.4537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 14.9248 was up 15.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.9442, 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 74,624 STD
2014 Average 59,500 STD
Yearly Trough Low 64,876 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,748.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

14.7861
13.3030
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 14.0079, compared to 14.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.9456 STD (High: 13.9207 / Low: 12.9751). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3218 STD (High: 14.1630 / Low: 13.8412).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9456
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 14.6625) against the same month in 2014 (average: 12.5829), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0796 (+16.53%).

2015 Avg (November) 14.6625
2014 Avg (November) 12.5829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9207 12.9751 13.4266
February 13.9527 13.6272 13.7696
March 14.7893 13.9292 14.4196
April 14.8955 14.0125 14.4859
May 14.3818 13.6288 13.9892
June 14.2590 13.5924 13.9565
July 14.2493 13.4969 13.8182
August 14.4505 13.7204 14.1511
September 14.1630 13.8412 14.0119
October 14.2552 13.7193 13.9956
November 14.9248 14.2715 14.6625
December 14.8743 14.3089 14.4537