2016 AFN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.5586 BIF

YEARLY LOW

22.4390 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.8667 BIF

2016 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 25.5586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 22.4390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1195 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7680 to the December average rate of 25.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.5586 was down 7.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.4942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,793 BIF

2015 Average 128,320 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 112,195 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,597.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.5726

22.3879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 22.8114, compared to 24.9219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.0790 BIF (High: 24.5181 / Low: 22.4390). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1795 BIF (High: 25.3984 / Low: 25.2190).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0790

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1146 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 25.2161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1841 (+9.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 25.2161

2015 Avg (December) 23.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.9439	22.5488	22.7680
February	22.8788	22.4485	22.6533
March	22.9560	22.6224	22.7957
April	22.8834	22.4924	22.7007
May	22.8702	22.5571	22.7183
June	24.5181	22.4390	23.2325
July	24.2706	24.0239	24.1327
August	25.3824	24.0996	24.7033
September	25.3589	24.4744	24.9634
October	25.3984	25.2190	25.3072
November	25.4578	25.0145	25.2086
December	25.5586	25.0677	25.2161