YEARLY HIGH
626.5441 BIF
YEARLY LOW
548.5049 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
597.3597 BIF

2014 LTL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LTL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 626.5441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 548.5049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.0392 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 611.0558 to the December average rate of 558.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 626.5441 was up 0.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 621.7167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,132,720 BIF
2013 Average 2,980,466 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,742,524 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,196.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

627.9442
551.6435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 615.0225, compared to 579.6968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.3257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 615.0225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 579.6968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 23.1040 BIF (High: 590.4564 / Low: 567.3524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8749 BIF (High: 569.0405 / Low: 560.1655).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.1040
November Spread (Stable) ±8.8749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 19.4574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.4574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 621.5858) against the same month in 2013 (average: 584.7486), the exchange rate shifted by +36.8372 (+6.30%).

2014 Avg (March) 621.5858
2013 Avg (March) 584.7486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 616.2278 606.1712 611.0558
February 621.1484 606.0488 613.5009
March 626.5441 617.0623 621.5858
April 623.6475 613.0935 619.4577
May 625.2503 608.5738 615.4246
June 614.8153 605.7987 609.1103
July 613.4699 597.3564 607.5478
August 602.3848 586.4855 597.7512
September 590.4564 567.3524 578.2938
October 579.2483 556.9167 572.2241
November 569.0405 560.1655 564.3620
December 566.8847 548.5049 558.0019