YEARLY HIGH
1461.2999 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1337.1146 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1405.8677 BIF

2014 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1461.2999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1337.1146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.1853 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1418.8097 to the December average rate of 1355.6412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1461.2999 was down 7.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 1582.7930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,306,500 BIF
2013 Average 7,524,130 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,685,573 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 620,926.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1451.4171
1346.9343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1412.8244, compared to 1398.9111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1412.8244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1398.9111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 68.1413 BIF (High: 1454.5062 / Low: 1386.3650). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9223 BIF (High: 1421.0380 / Low: 1403.1157).

January Spread (Volatile) ±68.1413
April Spread (Stable) ±17.9223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 24.2101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.2101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1442.7102) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1485.1409), the exchange rate shifted by -42.4307 (-2.86%).

2014 Avg (July) 1442.7102
2013 Avg (July) 1485.1409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1454.5062 1386.3650 1418.8097
February 1416.0449 1392.4355 1402.9510
March 1413.6090 1383.3046 1397.3365
April 1421.0380 1403.1157 1408.5268
May 1432.9063 1405.7226 1420.4466
June 1451.3774 1411.8164 1428.8758
July 1461.2999 1413.1231 1442.7102
August 1427.9622 1407.5665 1418.5957
September 1427.8149 1384.7752 1406.9758
October 1407.0462 1364.8030 1389.6921
November 1392.1787 1368.1470 1379.8513
December 1380.4484 1337.1146 1355.6412