YEARLY HIGH
0.4209 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.3450 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3790 BIF

2015 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.3450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3724 to the December average rate of 0.3707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4209 was up 13.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3724, 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 2,105 BIF
2014 Average 1,789 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,725 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4220
0.3519
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 0.3638, compared to 0.3941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0726 BIF (High: 0.4176 / Low: 0.3450). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BIF (High: 0.3622 / Low: 0.3550).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0726
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.4155) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+17.06%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.4155
2014 Avg (September) 0.3549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3774 0.3638 0.3724
February 0.3682 0.3568 0.3611
March 0.3639 0.3559 0.3591
April 0.3622 0.3550 0.3592
May 0.3664 0.3570 0.3625
June 0.3835 0.3569 0.3687
July 0.4059 0.3689 0.3928
August 0.4188 0.3924 0.4116
September 0.4209 0.4109 0.4155
October 0.4201 0.4110 0.4161
November 0.4176 0.3450 0.3578
December 0.3817 0.3589 0.3707