YEARLY HIGH
31.5403 BIF
YEARLY LOW
26.3982 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0685 BIF

2014 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 31.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 26.3982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1422 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1712 to the December average rate of 26.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 31.5403 was down 4.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 33.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,702 BIF
2013 Average 159,992 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 131,991 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,710.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

31.5884
26.5825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 29.6573, compared to 28.4797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.6573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 1.4060 BIF (High: 28.8458 / Low: 27.4398). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4090 BIF (High: 30.0560 / Low: 29.6470).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 31.1712) against the same month in 2013 (average: 31.9323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7610 (-2.38%).

2014 Avg (January) 31.1712
2013 Avg (January) 31.9323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5403 30.7035 31.1712
February 30.8661 29.7318 30.2132
March 29.7630 28.7250 28.9770
April 28.8660 28.3370 28.4906
May 29.9481 28.5949 29.4464
June 29.8368 29.3948 29.6456
July 30.0560 29.6470 29.8559
August 30.1158 29.1657 29.7522
September 29.3714 28.3408 28.7466
October 28.8458 27.4398 28.3027
November 27.4888 27.0394 27.2213
December 27.3418 26.3982 26.9997