YEARLY HIGH
1575.2600 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1533.7683 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1552.4340 BIF

2014 ERN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ERN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 1575.2600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1533.7683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.4917 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1548.8871 to the December average rate of 1565.0842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1575.2600 was down 0.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 1581.7525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,876,300 BIF
2013 Average 7,748,204 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,668,842 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,458.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1566.9614
1544.4355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ERN 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 1549.1250, compared to 1555.7429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1549.1250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1555.7429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 41.4917 BIF (High: 1575.2600 / Low: 1533.7683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1725 BIF (High: 1556.2242 / Low: 1545.0517).

October Spread (Volatile) ±41.4917
March Spread (Stable) ±11.1725

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1559.4210) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1542.6226), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7984 (+1.09%).

2014 Avg (October) 1559.4210
2013 Avg (October) 1542.6226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1555.4576 1540.3826 1548.8871
February 1556.2234 1536.1467 1551.0600
March 1556.2242 1545.0517 1552.3270
April 1554.2617 1542.9000 1548.9634
May 1554.4917 1541.8133 1547.2001
June 1554.9983 1540.9317 1546.3126
July 1556.3575 1536.1483 1548.9010
August 1555.6742 1541.5000 1549.6715
September 1557.6333 1542.0233 1549.0903
October 1575.2600 1533.7683 1559.4210
November 1567.0209 1555.7850 1562.2897
December 1574.8900 1554.8517 1565.0842