2014 SHP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 2670.5747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2418.9033.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 251.6714 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2550.3401 to the December average rate of 2446.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2670.5747 was up 4.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 2560.6503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SHP 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 2585.8955, compared to 2528.5387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.3568 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 96.4131 BIF (High: 2579.0930 / Low: 2482.6799). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.1959 BIF (High: 2603.7766 / Low: 2555.5807).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 63.0099 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 2643.9613) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2345.2779), the exchange rate shifted by +298.6834 (+12.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2584.4315 | 2518.7059 | 2550.3401 |
| February | 2605.8271 | 2531.8849 | 2569.0156 |
| March | 2603.7766 | 2555.5807 | 2580.8386 |
| April | 2611.4232 | 2560.8439 | 2593.1824 |
| May | 2632.5870 | 2582.3933 | 2605.4873 |
| June | 2649.5728 | 2588.0955 | 2616.5088 |
| July | 2670.5747 | 2601.0677 | 2643.9613 |
| August | 2617.2287 | 2557.9131 | 2587.2840 |
| September | 2579.0930 | 2482.6799 | 2524.2741 |
| October | 2534.8505 | 2449.4322 | 2505.8444 |
| November | 2507.7270 | 2435.7518 | 2463.6858 |
| December | 2477.6329 | 2418.9033 | 2446.1822 |