YEARLY HIGH
5.4324 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5.2110 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3141 BIF

2014 MRO to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MRO to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 5.4324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 5.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2214 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3262 to the December average rate of 5.3801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.4324 was down 9.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.9745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,162 BIF
2013 Average 26,426 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 26,055 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.3933
5.2352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 5.2955, compared to 5.3326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1786 BIF (High: 5.4185 / Low: 5.2399). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 BIF (High: 5.3609 / Low: 5.3079).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1786
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 5.3801) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.3042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0759 (+1.43%).

2014 Avg (December) 5.3801
2013 Avg (December) 5.3042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3609 5.3079 5.3262
February 5.3781 5.2784 5.3323
March 5.3521 5.2169 5.3077
April 5.2892 5.2110 5.2484
May 5.3204 5.2157 5.2675
June 5.3260 5.2704 5.2911
July 5.3381 5.2600 5.3091
August 5.3356 5.2825 5.3060
September 5.3527 5.2706 5.3123
October 5.4185 5.2399 5.3380
November 5.3964 5.2914 5.3503
December 5.4324 5.3315 5.3801