YEARLY HIGH
972.6040 BIF
YEARLY LOW
857.1615 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
914.5280 BIF

2016 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 972.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 857.1615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.4425 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 867.6641 to the December average rate of 902.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 972.6040 was up 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 963.5677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,863,020 BIF
2015 Average 4,444,989 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,285,807 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577,212.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

961.8975
859.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 894.4278, compared to 934.6283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.2005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 894.4278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 934.6283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 86.1773 BIF (High: 972.6040 / Low: 886.4267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9879 BIF (High: 957.6320 / Low: 944.6441).

June Spread (Volatile) ±86.1773
September Spread (Stable) ±12.9879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 19.9915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.9915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 922.7457) against the same month in 2015 (average: 897.9807), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7650 (+2.76%).

2016 Avg (June) 922.7457
2015 Avg (June) 897.9807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 874.3914 857.1615 867.6641
February 897.9048 870.1180 885.7783
March 908.7304 872.5520 888.7841
April 911.7128 888.9111 900.8003
May 917.9783 885.2954 900.7940
June 972.6040 886.4267 922.7457
July 948.1256 929.7019 937.8242
August 964.0160 940.9872 951.6758
September 957.6320 944.6441 953.3309
October 957.0190 927.5880 940.2256
November 951.1792 903.1730 922.3524
December 922.5893 887.1372 902.3609