2014 BOB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |