YEARLY HIGH
259.4462 BIF
YEARLY LOW
243.2341 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.9100 BIF

2015 VEF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VEF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 259.4462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 243.2341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2121 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.1126 to the December average rate of 246.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 259.4462 was up 3.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 249.6984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,297,231 BIF
2014 Average 1,232,906 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,216,170 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,060.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

255.6686
245.1375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 248.1297, compared to 247.6903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.1297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.6903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 13.4057 BIF (High: 259.4462 / Low: 246.0405). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8143 BIF (High: 249.8249 / Low: 247.0106).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.4057
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 8.7760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 254.7910) against the same month in 2014 (average: 246.1238), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6672 (+3.52%).

2015 Avg (July) 254.7910
2014 Avg (July) 246.1238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 249.6733 246.4642 248.1126
February 249.8249 247.0106 248.3996
March 250.3248 246.6951 248.5082
April 249.5597 245.7981 247.7724
May 249.9984 246.4268 248.2177
June 251.2060 246.0351 247.7675
July 259.4462 246.0405 254.7910
August 248.0974 244.4004 246.0151
September 249.4537 243.4790 246.2469
October 249.0134 243.6684 246.6249
November 248.3936 244.5670 246.4114
December 248.1103 243.2341 246.0527