YEARLY HIGH
14.6214 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.5956 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0052 BIF

2014 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 14.6214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 13.5956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0258 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5581 to the December average rate of 13.7351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 14.6214 was down 14.55% compared to the 2013 peak of 17.1118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,107 BIF
2013 Average 77,760 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 67,978 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,129.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

14.6404
13.6528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 14.2165, compared to 13.7940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.3932 BIF (High: 13.9888 / Low: 13.5956). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1418 BIF (High: 13.9237 / Low: 13.7819).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3932
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1418

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1491 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 14.5581) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.3795), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8214 (-11.12%).

2014 Avg (January) 14.5581
2013 Avg (January) 16.3795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6214 14.4427 14.5581
February 14.4950 14.2940 14.4271
March 14.4030 14.1929 14.2780
April 14.2161 14.0705 14.1369
May 14.1719 13.8950 14.0021
June 14.0450 13.8043 13.8969
July 13.8791 13.6745 13.7893
August 13.8278 13.6626 13.7693
September 13.8364 13.6653 13.7567
October 13.9888 13.5956 13.8673
November 13.9237 13.7819 13.8462
December 13.8729 13.6058 13.7351