2016 AWG to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |