YEARLY HIGH
19.4663 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.6523 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6218 BIF

2014 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 19.4663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 16.6523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8140 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5066 to the December average rate of 17.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 19.4663 was down 8.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 21.3005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,331 BIF
2013 Average 101,196 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 83,261 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,070.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

19.0449
16.7070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 18.2492, compared to 16.9945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 1.6413 BIF (High: 18.7002 / Low: 17.0589). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1194 BIF (High: 17.1242 / Low: 17.0048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6413
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6996 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 18.8501) against the same month in 2013 (average: 20.9501), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1000 (-10.02%).

2014 Avg (March) 18.8501
2013 Avg (March) 20.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1528 18.0952 18.5066
February 18.2014 17.9666 18.1411
March 19.4663 18.1252 18.8501
April 18.3434 17.9755 18.1504
May 19.1134 17.9058 18.2598
June 18.7002 17.0589 17.5876
July 17.1992 16.6523 16.9019
August 17.0036 16.6632 16.9128
September 17.0250 16.8544 16.9304
October 17.2142 16.7642 17.0430
November 17.1242 17.0048 17.0741
December 17.2136 16.9912 17.1046