2014 ETB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 81.7224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 76.5048.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2177 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8157 to the December average rate of 77.5704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 81.7224 was down 5.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 86.2602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
ETB 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 79.9541, compared to 77.9376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0166 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 2.2437 BIF (High: 78.7485 / Low: 76.5048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6888 BIF (High: 78.1281 / Low: 77.4393).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8252 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 80.5999) against the same month in 2013 (average: 85.1804), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5805 (-5.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.1639 | 80.2819 | 80.8157 |
| February | 81.7224 | 79.8346 | 80.5999 |
| March | 81.1164 | 79.9460 | 80.4522 |
| April | 80.1205 | 79.0165 | 79.6270 |
| May | 79.6169 | 78.9243 | 79.2789 |
| June | 79.4915 | 78.5898 | 78.9510 |
| July | 78.9553 | 77.8206 | 78.5196 |
| August | 78.5027 | 77.3841 | 78.1510 |
| September | 78.1098 | 77.1153 | 77.6963 |
| October | 78.7485 | 76.5048 | 77.9006 |
| November | 78.1281 | 77.4393 | 77.7876 |
| December | 78.2312 | 76.9094 | 77.5704 |