YEARLY HIGH
561.8438 BIF
YEARLY LOW
521.2337 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
547.0477 BIF

2014 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 561.8438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 521.2337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6101 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 551.2837 to the December average rate of 528.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 561.8438 was down 8.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 613.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,809,219 BIF
2013 Average 2,870,805 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,606,168 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,050.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

558.7178
525.5068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 553.0681, compared to 541.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 553.0681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 541.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 15.1887 BIF (High: 556.2736 / Low: 541.0850). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2396 BIF (High: 556.2544 / Low: 551.0148).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.1887
March Spread (Stable) ±5.2396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 10.1494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 554.4894) against the same month in 2013 (average: 594.5106), the exchange rate shifted by -40.0212 (-6.73%).

2014 Avg (May) 554.4894
2013 Avg (May) 594.5106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 554.5368 548.5754 551.2837
February 555.4596 546.9426 551.1746
March 556.2544 551.0148 553.1151
April 559.0791 549.9791 554.7744
May 561.8438 549.7009 554.4894
June 561.4315 549.4475 553.5713
July 560.1663 551.0381 555.9502
August 556.2736 541.0850 550.6564
September 544.6667 534.9456 540.5069
October 541.0744 527.2075 536.6528
November 537.4716 530.5255 534.1234
December 535.2213 521.2337 528.2744