2014 SCR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 130.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 109.3277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7283 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.3217 to the December average rate of 111.9152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 130.0560 was down 4.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 135.5089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SCR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 127.5315, compared to 117.3452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1863 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 8.0574 BIF (High: 118.0150 / Low: 109.9577). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2933 BIF (High: 110.6210 / Low: 109.3277).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.8317 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 128.2442) against the same month in 2013 (average: 134.1185), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8743 (-4.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 128.8814 | 127.1843 | 128.3217 |
| February | 128.8318 | 126.5448 | 127.8272 |
| March | 129.3275 | 126.6133 | 127.8972 |
| April | 130.0560 | 125.8958 | 128.2442 |
| May | 129.8481 | 123.3643 | 126.8379 |
| June | 128.1440 | 124.9253 | 126.0606 |
| July | 126.7872 | 124.7239 | 125.8811 |
| August | 126.4319 | 118.7024 | 123.2681 |
| September | 119.7359 | 117.2880 | 118.4364 |
| October | 118.0150 | 109.9577 | 114.4512 |
| November | 110.6210 | 109.3277 | 110.1190 |
| December | 117.4881 | 109.7206 | 111.9152 |