2016 BIF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0446 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0391 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0420 AFN

2016 BIF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0446 was down 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223 AFN

2015 Average 196 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 196 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0446

0.0391

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to AFN 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 0.0439, compared to 0.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0439

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0038 AFN (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0394).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+13.65%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0431

2015 Avg (June) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0443	0.0436	0.0439
February	0.0445	0.0437	0.0441
March	0.0442	0.0436	0.0439
April	0.0445	0.0437	0.0441
May	0.0443	0.0437	0.0440
June	0.0446	0.0408	0.0431
July	0.0416	0.0412	0.0414
August	0.0415	0.0394	0.0405
September	0.0409	0.0394	0.0401
October	0.0397	0.0394	0.0395
November	0.0400	0.0393	0.0397
December	0.0399	0.0391	0.0397