YEARLY HIGH
972.2737 BIF
YEARLY LOW
857.0673 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
914.6802 BIF

2016 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 972.2737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 857.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.2063 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 867.5396 to the December average rate of 902.7372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 972.2737 was up 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 965.7350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,861,368 BIF
2015 Average 4,445,417 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,285,337 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 576,031.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

962.2996
858.9250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 894.3703, compared to 934.9901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.6198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 894.3703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 934.9901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 85.9569 BIF (High: 972.2737 / Low: 886.3168). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6524 BIF (High: 958.5298 / Low: 945.8774).

June Spread (Volatile) ±85.9569
September Spread (Stable) ±12.6524

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 19.9204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.9204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 922.7712) against the same month in 2015 (average: 898.1256), the exchange rate shifted by +24.6456 (+2.74%).

2016 Avg (June) 922.7712
2015 Avg (June) 898.1256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 874.0012 857.0673 867.5396
February 897.2151 870.3938 885.6533
March 908.9527 872.4058 888.8549
April 911.3770 889.1852 900.7432
May 917.7296 885.1823 900.6596
June 972.2737 886.3168 922.7712
July 947.5477 930.7375 938.2436
August 964.3029 941.9337 952.2316
September 958.5298 945.8774 953.6851
October 957.1194 928.2219 940.3853
November 951.0568 903.7850 922.6576
December 920.7660 887.3738 902.7372