YEARLY HIGH
276.4962 BIF
YEARLY LOW
268.2283 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
272.5745 BIF

2014 SDG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 276.4962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 268.2283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2679 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 271.8874 to the December average rate of 274.6517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 276.4962 was down 22.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 358.3142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,382,481 BIF
2013 Average 1,720,697 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,341,141 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,339.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

274.9659
271.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 272.0564, compared to 273.0925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.0925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 7.8961 BIF (High: 276.1244 / Low: 268.2283). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6436 BIF (High: 273.5439 / Low: 271.9003).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.8961
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 274.6517) against the same month in 2013 (average: 271.2914), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3602 (+1.24%).

2014 Avg (December) 274.6517
2013 Avg (December) 271.2914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 273.0167 270.6330 271.8874
February 273.1068 269.7726 272.3761
March 273.5439 271.9003 272.8094
April 273.0357 271.1114 272.1608
May 273.2011 270.6297 271.5952
June 272.9548 270.5497 271.5096
July 273.2463 269.5999 271.9119
August 273.0831 269.8631 272.0257
September 273.2187 270.3006 271.7299
October 276.1244 268.2283 273.8062
November 275.8914 272.9968 274.4298
December 276.4962 270.8786 274.6517