YEARLY HIGH
215.7905 BIF
YEARLY LOW
202.8610 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.3546 BIF

2014 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 215.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 202.8610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9295 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.7281 to the December average rate of 206.8670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 215.7905 was down 3.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 223.0026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,078,952 BIF
2013 Average 1,082,997 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,014,305 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,647.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

215.5142
206.0809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 213.2846, compared to 211.4246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.2846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.4246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 6.6614 BIF (High: 209.5223 / Low: 202.8610). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4370 BIF (High: 214.1587 / Low: 212.7217).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.6614
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 3.1142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 214.7281) against the same month in 2013 (average: 213.7482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9799 (+0.46%).

2014 Avg (January) 214.7281
2013 Avg (January) 213.7482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.7905 212.7969 214.7281
February 214.4516 211.2856 213.4824
March 214.1587 212.7217 213.5813
April 213.6672 211.8449 212.9120
May 213.2621 210.5140 211.7734
June 214.6980 211.3237 213.2302
July 215.5990 211.9697 214.0622
August 215.4051 212.6509 214.2310
September 214.2910 209.7117 212.2593
October 213.6811 207.8118 211.1473
November 211.7999 208.8065 209.9811
December 209.5223 202.8610 206.8670