YEARLY HIGH
138.8610 BIF
YEARLY LOW
98.0353 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.5425 BIF

2015 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 138.8610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 98.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.8257 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.4913 to the December average rate of 103.4453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 138.8610 was down 7.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 150.2279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 694,305 BIF
2014 Average 716,026 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 490,177 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,128.53 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

138.6959
100.2407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 131.5942, compared to 115.4909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.4909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 11.8815 BIF (High: 109.9168 / Low: 98.0353). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9743 BIF (High: 137.7675 / Low: 133.7932).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.8815
January Spread (Stable) ±3.9743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.7249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 135.3279) against the same month in 2014 (average: 141.2464), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9184 (-4.19%).

2015 Avg (February) 135.3279
2014 Avg (February) 141.2464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.7675 133.7932 135.4913
February 138.8610 133.0211 135.3279
March 134.3507 125.9868 129.9367
April 132.8183 127.6654 130.5057
May 133.5367 128.2500 131.0485
June 130.4249 124.0516 127.2548
July 132.6009 122.6809 129.3459
August 123.5708 116.4857 120.6211
September 117.1858 110.5018 114.0171
October 119.7046 111.4950 115.4617
November 113.5801 107.3251 110.0543
December 109.9168 98.0353 103.4453