YEARLY HIGH
0.3724 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.3515 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3577 BIF

2014 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.3515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3579 to the December average rate of 0.3642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3724 was up 1.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,862 BIF
2013 Average 1,792 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,758 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3651
0.3537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.3578, compared to 0.3576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0158 BIF (High: 0.3724 / Low: 0.3566). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BIF (High: 0.3601 / Low: 0.3569).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3642) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+1.99%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3642
2013 Avg (December) 0.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3604 0.3558 0.3579
February 0.3614 0.3533 0.3583
March 0.3601 0.3569 0.3585
April 0.3638 0.3559 0.3583
May 0.3602 0.3550 0.3572
June 0.3596 0.3540 0.3568
July 0.3593 0.3529 0.3565
August 0.3572 0.3517 0.3547
September 0.3578 0.3515 0.3549
October 0.3625 0.3520 0.3576
November 0.3601 0.3554 0.3579
December 0.3724 0.3566 0.3642