2014 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

178.8856 BIF

YEARLY LOW

162.8299 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

173.0111 BIF

2014 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 178.8856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 162.8299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0558 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.4862 to the December average rate of 165.5166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 178.8856 was down 9.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 197.7472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894,428 BIF

2013 Average 923,571 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 814,149 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,278.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

178.9930

164.2914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 175.1885, compared to 170.8338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.1885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.8338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 7.9540 BIF (High: 177.4641 / Low: 169.5101). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3244 BIF (High: 178.8856 / Low: 176.5612).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9540

May Spread (Stable) ±2.3244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.2269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 177.7679) against the same month in 2013 (average: 189.4368), the exchange rate shifted by -11.6689 (-6.16%).

2014 Avg (May) 177.7679

2013 Avg (May) 189.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.4641	169.5101	173.4862
February	176.2364	169.5706	172.6634
March	176.8564	173.9473	175.4463
April	177.9700	175.3857	176.7288
May	178.8856	176.5612	177.7679
June	178.0444	173.6495	175.0382
July	176.4211	173.4230	175.2448
August	176.2156	173.1671	174.5900
September	174.3896	167.3150	170.3631
October	172.4828	165.1173	170.0369
November	170.6429	167.1114	169.2514
December	169.6635	162.8299	165.5166