YEARLY HIGH
128.4739 BIF
YEARLY LOW
110.3517 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.7700 BIF

2015 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 128.4739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 110.3517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1222 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.6392 to the December average rate of 121.7779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 128.4739 was down 1.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 130.0560, 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 642,369 BIF
2014 Average 612,065 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 551,758 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,611.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

123.8578
110.7985
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 114.9210, compared to 120.6190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.9210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.6190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 12.8744 BIF (High: 128.4739 / Low: 115.5995). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5255 BIF (High: 113.9163 / Low: 110.3908).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.8744
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 121.7779) against the same month in 2014 (average: 111.9152), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8626 (+8.81%).

2015 Avg (December) 121.7779
2014 Avg (December) 111.9152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.9887 110.3517 112.6392
February 113.9163 110.3908 111.8868
March 117.7222 111.4589 114.4822
April 117.2868 112.9185 115.3969
May 119.5547 114.1634 116.8469
June 122.3200 116.5425 118.2737
July 127.0741 118.4785 122.7696
August 121.2208 116.9484 118.8360
September 122.0072 115.9681 119.2931
October 123.4718 115.4515 119.6937
November 124.6433 117.6619 121.3439
December 128.4739 115.5995 121.7779