YEARLY HIGH
0.1954 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1902 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1929 BIF

2014 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.1954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.1936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1954 was down 5.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 977 BIF
2013 Average 988 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 951 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1941
0.1918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1927, compared to 0.1931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0052 BIF (High: 0.1954 / Low: 0.1902). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BIF (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1925).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.1937) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.14%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.1937
2013 Avg (October) 0.1959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1937 0.1918 0.1929
February 0.1938 0.1916 0.1933
March 0.1937 0.1925 0.1931
April 0.1931 0.1919 0.1926
May 0.1932 0.1915 0.1922
June 0.1931 0.1915 0.1920
July 0.1933 0.1908 0.1924
August 0.1933 0.1913 0.1926
September 0.1935 0.1916 0.1924
October 0.1954 0.1902 0.1937
November 0.1945 0.1932 0.1939
December 0.1951 0.1919 0.1936