YEARLY HIGH
0.3463 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3034 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3187 XOF

2014 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.3463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.3034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3112 to the December average rate of 0.3404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3463 was up 3.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3347, 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 1,731 XOF
2013 Average 1,595 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,517 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3439
0.3024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XOF 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 0.3092, compared to 0.3282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0124 XOF (High: 0.3346 / Low: 0.3222). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 XOF (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.3099).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3404) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+9.88%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3404
2013 Avg (December) 0.3098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3137 0.3084 0.3112
February 0.3138 0.3064 0.3100
March 0.3078 0.3034 0.3058
April 0.3114 0.3049 0.3071
May 0.3122 0.3042 0.3089
June 0.3138 0.3099 0.3122
July 0.3184 0.3101 0.3130
August 0.3237 0.3155 0.3182
September 0.3346 0.3222 0.3285
October 0.3406 0.3283 0.3321
November 0.3393 0.3339 0.3368
December 0.3463 0.3351 0.3404