YEARLY HIGH
40.0299 BIF
YEARLY LOW
33.3768 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9090 BIF

2014 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 40.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 33.3768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6531 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0931 to the December average rate of 33.6415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.0299 was up 0.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 39.8720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,150 BIF
2013 Average 182,230 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 166,884 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,265.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

38.9747
33.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 35.5036, compared to 34.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 4.6080 BIF (High: 40.0299 / Low: 35.4220). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5146 BIF (High: 34.9276 / Low: 34.4130).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.6080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.3946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 38.4898) against the same month in 2013 (average: 36.8305), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6593 (+4.51%).

2014 Avg (February) 38.4898
2013 Avg (February) 36.8305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.3309 35.3425 36.0931
February 40.0299 35.4220 38.4898
March 35.8459 34.0890 35.0953
April 34.9276 34.4130 34.6826
May 34.7211 34.1966 34.3841
June 34.6064 33.9813 34.2766
July 34.7054 34.0974 34.5139
August 34.6758 34.1133 34.5025
September 34.8687 34.3130 34.5699
October 35.2697 34.0007 34.7627
November 34.6578 33.5552 33.8963
December 33.8995 33.3768 33.6415