YEARLY HIGH
81.7224 BIF
YEARLY LOW
76.5048 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9459 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408,612 BIF
2013 Average 414,121 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 382,524 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,088.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

81.1403
77.2459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.9541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.9376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2437
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (February) 80.5999
2013 Avg (February) 85.1804

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