YEARLY HIGH
8.8410 BIF
YEARLY LOW
8.5847 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6978 BIF

2014 DJF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DJF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 8.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 8.5847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2563 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7004 to the December average rate of 8.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.8410 was down 0.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.9183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,205 BIF
2013 Average 43,647 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 42,923 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,281.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.7866
8.6401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 8.6848, compared to 8.7107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2369 BIF (High: 8.8224 / Low: 8.5855). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0868 BIF (High: 8.7674 / Low: 8.6807).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2369
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.7744) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.6845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0899 (+1.03%).

2014 Avg (December) 8.7744
2013 Avg (December) 8.6845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7570 8.6399 8.7004
February 8.7571 8.6311 8.7104
March 8.7674 8.6807 8.7192
April 8.7193 8.6143 8.6728
May 8.7167 8.6049 8.6537
June 8.7030 8.5909 8.6523
July 8.7226 8.5847 8.6661
August 8.7165 8.6095 8.6667
September 8.7541 8.6155 8.6738
October 8.8224 8.5855 8.7337
November 8.7933 8.6871 8.7498
December 8.8410 8.7115 8.7744