YEARLY HIGH
203.1636 BIF
YEARLY LOW
197.6167 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.1925 BIF

2014 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 203.1636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 197.6167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5470 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.6670 to the December average rate of 201.8217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 203.1636 was down 0.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 203.9194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,079,091 BIF
2013 Average 4,994,499 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,940,417 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,673.90 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

202.0561
199.2430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 199.7337, compared to 200.6514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.7337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.6514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 5.4332 BIF (High: 203.0499 / Low: 197.6167). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4281 BIF (High: 200.5136 / Low: 199.0855).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4332
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4281

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 0.2547 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 201.8217) against the same month in 2013 (average: 199.4760), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3457 (+1.18%).

2014 Avg (December) 201.8217
2013 Avg (December) 199.4760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 200.4508 198.6403 199.6670
February 200.5430 198.0938 199.9187
March 200.5136 199.0855 200.0098
April 200.4643 199.0011 199.7551
May 200.5027 198.8576 199.5741
June 200.5757 198.7891 199.4774
July 200.8152 198.1941 199.8457
August 200.7266 198.9030 199.9443
September 200.9475 198.9656 199.8193
October 203.0499 197.6167 201.0109
November 202.1215 200.6440 201.4662
December 203.1636 200.3378 201.8217