YEARLY HIGH
5.4831 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.5843 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0728 BIF

2015 MRO to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MRO to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.4831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 4.5843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8988 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3794 to the December average rate of 5.1040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.4831 was up 0.93% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.4324, 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 27,416 BIF
2014 Average 26,570 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 22,921 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,494.21 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.4341
4.7834
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 5.1539, compared to 4.9916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.5705 BIF (High: 5.3622 / Low: 4.7917). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1025 BIF (High: 5.4193 / Low: 5.3167).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5705
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 5.2763) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.3077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0314 (-0.59%).

2015 Avg (March) 5.2763
2014 Avg (March) 5.3077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4193 5.3167 5.3794
February 5.4175 5.2934 5.3799
March 5.4831 4.9556 5.2763
April 5.1121 4.9416 4.9925
May 5.1615 4.9046 5.0051
June 5.0314 4.8000 4.8899
July 5.0468 4.7834 4.9432
August 4.9759 4.7530 4.8451
September 5.3625 4.8479 5.0054
October 5.3622 4.7917 5.2145
November 4.9475 4.5843 4.8376
December 5.2873 4.9975 5.1040