YEARLY HIGH
1294.5874 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1062.4620 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1202.8699 BIF

2016 AUD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1294.5874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1062.4620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 232.1254 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1096.2757 to the December average rate of 1228.9658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1294.5874 was up 0.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1290.7421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,472,937 BIF
2015 Average 5,891,575 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,312,310 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,160,627.18 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1286.6804
1078.9662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1150.0572, compared to 1255.6827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 105.6255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1150.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1255.6827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 146.9071 BIF (High: 1271.7937 / Low: 1124.8866). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.1876 BIF (High: 1129.1473 / Low: 1100.9597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±146.9071
February Spread (Stable) ±28.1876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 50.9424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.9424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1257.7513) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1113.1833), the exchange rate shifted by +144.5680 (+12.99%).

2016 Avg (November) 1257.7513
2015 Avg (November) 1113.1833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1137.8867 1062.4620 1096.2757
February 1129.1473 1100.9597 1112.3006
March 1198.8604 1127.5884 1172.6777
April 1210.2002 1162.4127 1190.3149
May 1187.5656 1115.8848 1139.3725
June 1271.7937 1124.8866 1189.4016
July 1266.0175 1232.5400 1248.9912
August 1282.9540 1243.5784 1266.7025
September 1279.9206 1242.0894 1262.3145
October 1288.5697 1258.8400 1269.3708
November 1294.5874 1225.7547 1257.7513
December 1260.9774 1199.4867 1228.9658