YEARLY HIGH
47.0128 BIF
YEARLY LOW
22.8399 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.1393 BIF

2014 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 47.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 22.8399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1728 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.9675 to the December average rate of 27.9407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 47.0128 was down 10.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 52.6547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 235,064 BIF
2013 Average 243,451 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 114,200 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,864.18 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.7702
26.1380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 44.2763, compared to 38.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 7.8452 BIF (High: 30.6851 / Low: 22.8399). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4585 BIF (High: 44.1983 / Low: 42.7398).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.8452
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.7838 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 45.9675) against the same month in 2013 (average: 50.1702), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2027 (-8.38%).

2014 Avg (January) 45.9675
2013 Avg (January) 50.1702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.0128 44.0767 45.9675
February 44.7359 43.1803 43.9967
March 44.0705 42.3829 42.9313
April 44.1983 42.7398 43.4219
May 45.2677 43.0795 44.3502
June 45.9859 44.1700 44.9904
July 45.6466 43.1407 44.5987
August 43.2808 41.5891 42.8368
September 41.8998 39.1637 40.7606
October 39.2656 36.2361 38.1520
November 36.2017 31.3149 33.7245
December 30.6851 22.8399 27.9407