YEARLY HIGH
227.9298 BIF
YEARLY LOW
221.2765 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.6250 BIF

2014 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 227.9298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 221.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6534 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.0729 to the December average rate of 226.4638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 227.9298 was up 0.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 226.8069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,139,649 BIF
2013 Average 1,115,530 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,106,382 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,266.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

226.7278
223.5606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BIF 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 224.1526, compared to 225.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 6.3265 BIF (High: 227.6029 / Low: 221.2765). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5055 BIF (High: 224.8725 / Low: 223.3669).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.3265
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4803 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 226.4638) against the same month in 2013 (average: 223.7660), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6978 (+1.21%).

2014 Avg (December) 226.4638
2013 Avg (December) 223.7660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.1235 222.8900 224.0729
February 225.2817 222.4088 224.4953
March 225.4828 223.7058 224.5549
April 224.8725 223.3669 224.0745
May 225.1878 223.0554 223.8933
June 225.2515 222.9695 223.8246
July 225.1712 222.2400 224.1241
August 225.0412 222.5687 224.2418
September 225.3768 221.9881 224.0158
October 227.6029 221.2765 225.6182
November 226.8258 225.1710 226.1202
December 227.9298 225.0118 226.4638