2014 SOS to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.2143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3628.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8515 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4020 to the December average rate of 2.1420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.2143 was up 60.47% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SOS 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 1.5342, compared to 1.9332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3990 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1714 BIF (High: 2.0035 / Low: 1.8321). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 BIF (High: 1.5968 / Low: 1.5621).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.1420) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8146 (+61.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4297 | 1.3628 | 1.4020 |
| February | 1.4884 | 1.4245 | 1.4511 |
| March | 1.5770 | 1.4852 | 1.5258 |
| April | 1.5968 | 1.5621 | 1.5791 |
| May | 1.6426 | 1.5713 | 1.5949 |
| June | 1.6847 | 1.6307 | 1.6522 |
| July | 1.8229 | 1.6768 | 1.7185 |
| August | 1.8560 | 1.8098 | 1.8361 |
| September | 2.0035 | 1.8321 | 1.8877 |
| October | 2.0164 | 1.9749 | 1.9991 |
| November | 2.0902 | 1.9755 | 2.0158 |
| December | 2.2143 | 2.0736 | 2.1420 |