YEARLY HIGH
206.7087 BIF
YEARLY LOW
196.1019 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.6757 BIF

2014 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 206.7087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 196.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6068 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.3881 to the December average rate of 205.1713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 206.7087 was up 1.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 202.9168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,033,544 BIF
2013 Average 986,030 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 980,510 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,033.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

205.9610
196.6087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 199.3043, compared to 202.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.3043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 6.7313 BIF (High: 205.9863 / Low: 199.2550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6586 BIF (High: 201.4900 / Low: 199.8314).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.7313
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 205.1713) against the same month in 2013 (average: 196.6030), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5682 (+4.36%).

2014 Avg (December) 205.1713
2013 Avg (December) 196.6030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 199.1332 196.1019 197.3881
February 200.8506 197.9750 199.6702
March 201.4900 199.8314 200.8138
April 200.8732 198.8420 199.7538
May 201.3352 198.7849 200.1048
June 199.6160 197.0847 198.0954
July 200.3262 197.2256 199.3260
August 199.4554 197.4752 198.4185
September 201.7800 198.7327 200.2975
October 205.9863 199.2550 203.8874
November 206.2516 204.2393 205.1816
December 206.7087 203.6209 205.1713