YEARLY HIGH
16.5044 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.2956 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8816 BIF

2014 NPR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NPR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 16.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 15.2956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2088 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5885 to the December average rate of 15.5878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.5044 was down 10.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.5082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,522 BIF
2013 Average 83,106 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 76,478 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,043.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.3105
15.5061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 15.9152, compared to 15.8479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.6510 BIF (High: 16.2367 / Low: 15.5858). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1658 BIF (High: 15.8918 / Low: 15.7260).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6510
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 16.2435) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.8798), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6363 (-9.15%).

2014 Avg (May) 16.2435
2013 Avg (May) 17.8798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7420 15.3513 15.5885
February 15.7133 15.4401 15.5732
March 16.2367 15.5858 15.8841
April 16.2346 15.8632 16.0262
May 16.5044 15.9757 16.2435
June 16.4058 15.9875 16.1757
July 16.2196 15.9370 16.0981
August 15.9839 15.7580 15.8888
September 16.0039 15.6852 15.8777
October 16.0503 15.5007 15.8447
November 15.8918 15.7260 15.7901
December 15.9379 15.2956 15.5878