YEARLY HIGH
237.5231 BIF
YEARLY LOW
222.4732 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.8315 BIF

2015 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 237.5231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 222.4732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0499 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.7126 to the December average rate of 225.2543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 237.5231 was up 4.21% compared to the 2014 peak of 227.9298, 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 1,187,616 BIF
2014 Average 1,123,136 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,112,366 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,249.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

234.1509
224.4455
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 226.9339, compared to 226.7291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.9339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.7291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 12.8755 BIF (High: 237.5231 / Low: 224.6477). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1939 BIF (High: 227.9062 / Low: 225.7123).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.8755
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.8631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 233.3421) against the same month in 2014 (average: 224.1241), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2180 (+4.11%).

2015 Avg (July) 233.3421
2014 Avg (July) 224.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 228.0095 224.8027 226.7126
February 227.9062 225.7123 227.0116
March 228.7133 225.6442 227.1469
April 228.2186 224.7619 226.8084
May 228.5957 225.4539 227.0612
June 230.6986 225.5307 226.8628
July 237.5231 224.6477 233.3421
August 227.3554 223.9060 225.4790
September 227.8467 222.7418 225.2843
October 227.4494 222.7297 225.5421
November 227.2734 223.8113 225.4725
December 228.6004 222.4732 225.2543