2015 SHP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 2557.8125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 2272.3148.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 285.4977 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2375.5233 to the December average rate of 2330.8177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2557.8125 was down 4.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 2670.5747, 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 2015.
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 2388.7748, compared to 2399.5905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 146.4179 BIF (High: 2418.7327 / Low: 2272.3148). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 70.5382 BIF (High: 2423.3919 / Low: 2352.8538).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 82.4635 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 2504.6959) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2643.9613), the exchange rate shifted by -139.2655 (-5.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2421.0348 | 2347.0044 | 2375.5233 |
| February | 2438.3681 | 2356.6139 | 2404.7227 |
| March | 2414.5182 | 2311.2700 | 2348.7249 |
| April | 2418.7327 | 2272.3148 | 2340.4408 |
| May | 2478.5183 | 2357.3837 | 2422.7180 |
| June | 2519.4687 | 2383.7076 | 2440.5190 |
| July | 2557.8125 | 2429.2360 | 2504.6959 |
| August | 2460.3817 | 2379.3681 | 2422.2324 |
| September | 2423.3919 | 2352.8538 | 2385.6527 |
| October | 2428.1011 | 2342.5287 | 2389.5558 |
| November | 2416.3060 | 2333.7123 | 2364.5889 |
| December | 2374.2748 | 2286.4243 | 2330.8177 |