YEARLY HIGH
1100.6535 BIF
YEARLY LOW
928.3512 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1009.1138 BIF

2016 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1100.6535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 928.3512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.3023 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 985.9663 to the December average rate of 945.5656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1100.6535 was down 45.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 2011.3065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,503,267 BIF
2015 Average 7,779,549 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,641,756 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861,511.65 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1069.4660
934.3019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1009.8829, compared to 1008.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1009.8829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1008.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 76.5802 BIF (High: 1011.1867 / Low: 934.6064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.1865 BIF (High: 1023.1328 / Low: 1001.9463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±76.5802
September Spread (Stable) ±21.1865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 49.9460 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.9460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1055.8007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1492.2718), the exchange rate shifted by -436.4711 (-29.25%).

2016 Avg (June) 1055.8007
2015 Avg (June) 1492.2718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1001.8814 958.4561 985.9663
February 1003.7839 965.5991 986.6844
March 1011.1867 934.6064 967.2040
April 1040.5686 1013.1110 1024.4687
May 1049.8772 1027.1768 1039.1734
June 1100.6535 1027.5174 1055.8007
July 1074.7711 1039.3855 1058.2023
August 1039.7872 1005.8433 1023.2346
September 1023.1328 1001.9463 1012.4488
October 1044.8397 1005.6974 1030.2813
November 1010.3345 958.7235 980.3353
December 962.5004 928.3512 945.5656