YEARLY HIGH
197.7970 BIF
YEARLY LOW
191.3036 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.3297 BIF

2014 MOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 197.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 191.3036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4933 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.7978 to the December average rate of 195.8019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 197.7970 was down 0.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 198.1406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 988,985 BIF
2013 Average 969,903 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 956,518 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,466.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

196.0110
193.5018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 193.9138, compared to 194.7455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.9138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.7455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 5.4989 BIF (High: 196.8025 / Low: 191.3036). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2950 BIF (High: 194.5783 / Low: 193.2834).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4989
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2950

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 0.3293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 195.8019) against the same month in 2013 (average: 193.6410), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1609 (+1.12%).

2014 Avg (December) 195.8019
2013 Avg (December) 193.6410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.6644 192.8279 193.7978
February 194.7573 192.4005 194.1427
March 194.9159 193.3875 194.2038
April 194.5783 193.2834 193.8746
May 194.8589 193.0459 193.7531
June 194.9170 192.9869 193.7109
July 194.9107 192.3621 194.0017
August 194.8636 192.6597 194.0523
September 194.8903 192.5926 193.8240
October 196.8025 191.3036 195.1181
November 196.5024 194.7185 195.6753
December 197.7970 194.3020 195.8019