YEARLY HIGH
1.7503 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.7042 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7249 BIF

2014 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 1.7503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1.7042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7210 to the December average rate of 1.7390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.7503 was down 0.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,751 BIF
2013 Average 8,609 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,521 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.7411
1.7160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.7213, compared to 1.7286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0461 BIF (High: 1.7503 / Low: 1.7042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BIF (High: 1.7291 / Low: 1.7167).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.7327) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+1.09%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.7327
2013 Avg (October) 1.7140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7283 1.7115 1.7210
February 1.7291 1.7068 1.7234
March 1.7291 1.7167 1.7248
April 1.7270 1.7143 1.7211
May 1.7272 1.7131 1.7191
June 1.7278 1.7121 1.7181
July 1.7293 1.7068 1.7210
August 1.7285 1.7128 1.7219
September 1.7307 1.7134 1.7212
October 1.7503 1.7042 1.7327
November 1.7411 1.7287 1.7359
December 1.7499 1.7276 1.7390