YEARLY HIGH
130.0560 BIF
YEARLY LOW
109.3277 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.4383 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 650,280 BIF
2013 Average 641,943 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 546,639 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,641.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

130.1420
108.2987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.3452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.0574
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2933

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 4.8317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (April) 128.2442
2013 Avg (April) 134.1185

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