2014 EGP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 223.5240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 213.8463.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6776 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.4972 to the December average rate of 218.8656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 223.5240 was down 7.59% compared to the 2013 peak of 241.8785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
EGP 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 220.7678, compared to 217.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2069 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 6.2650 BIF (High: 220.1114 / Low: 213.8463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5888 BIF (High: 223.5240 / Low: 221.9351).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3997 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 222.9693) against the same month in 2013 (average: 229.6967), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7274 (-2.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 223.2784 | 221.2254 | 222.4972 |
| February | 223.5215 | 220.6910 | 222.7876 |
| March | 223.5240 | 221.9351 | 222.9693 |
| April | 222.8324 | 220.4472 | 221.7478 |
| May | 221.8531 | 216.0017 | 218.3481 |
| June | 217.4522 | 215.4800 | 216.2568 |
| July | 217.8340 | 214.8171 | 216.6740 |
| August | 217.5402 | 215.4128 | 216.7038 |
| September | 217.7084 | 215.6422 | 216.5994 |
| October | 220.1114 | 213.8463 | 218.0238 |
| November | 219.4324 | 217.4042 | 218.4988 |
| December | 220.2935 | 217.2059 | 218.8656 |