YEARLY HIGH
223.5240 BIF
YEARLY LOW
213.8463 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.1643 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,117,620 BIF
2013 Average 1,127,439 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,069,232 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,388.11 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

223.6406
215.5855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.7678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.2650
March Spread (Stable) ±1.5888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (March) 222.9693
2013 Avg (March) 229.6967

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