YEARLY HIGH
941.6698 BIF
YEARLY LOW
861.0225 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
901.5130 BIF

2016 AWG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 941.6698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 861.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.6473 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 870.8341 to the December average rate of 932.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 941.6698 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 913.9128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,708,349 BIF
2015 Average 4,369,719 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,305,112 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,236.63 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

939.4844
859.8977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 873.8428, compared to 929.1832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.3404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 873.8428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 929.1832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 76.6548 BIF (High: 941.1415 / Low: 864.4867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4666 BIF (High: 931.5171 / Low: 926.0506).

June Spread (Volatile) ±76.6548
October Spread (Stable) ±5.4666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9510 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 932.8522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 867.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +65.6157 (+7.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 932.8522
2015 Avg (December) 867.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 877.9881 863.0578 870.8341
February 875.6363 863.4635 869.9110
March 876.1967 864.2274 870.4810
April 872.6725 861.0225 866.5299
May 875.2443 863.7409 869.9298
June 941.1415 864.4867 895.3710
July 929.2826 921.0894 924.4511
August 934.1963 921.2595 926.8856
September 935.2067 924.3515 929.0222
October 931.5171 926.0506 929.4529
November 935.5792 929.1470 932.4350
December 941.6698 926.7268 932.8522