YEARLY HIGH
40.8604 BIF
YEARLY LOW
35.9102 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.9646 BIF

2014 GMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 40.8604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 35.9102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9502 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6664 to the December average rate of 36.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.8604 was down 14.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 47.8739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,302 BIF
2013 Average 229,392 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 179,551 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,750.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

41.1538
35.7775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 39.9718, compared to 37.9574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 3.5490 BIF (High: 39.7191 / Low: 36.1701). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2937 BIF (High: 40.8458 / Low: 40.5520).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.5490
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2937

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.8520 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 40.6664) against the same month in 2013 (average: 45.3811), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7147 (-10.39%).

2014 Avg (January) 40.6664
2013 Avg (January) 45.3811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8604 40.4236 40.6664
February 40.8230 40.2238 40.6546
March 40.8458 40.5520 40.7058
April 40.7934 38.9193 39.8437
May 39.2529 38.7312 39.0035
June 39.2193 38.6840 38.9565
July 39.4091 38.7054 39.0865
August 39.2050 38.8138 39.0047
September 39.3651 38.7402 39.0536
October 39.7191 36.1701 38.0776
November 36.3599 35.9102 36.2255
December 36.6152 36.0387 36.2967