YEARLY HIGH
0.0045 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 BOB

2016 BIF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0045 was down 0.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0045, 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 22 BOB
2015 Average 22 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 20 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.96 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0045
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BOB 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0044) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.38%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0044
2015 Avg (April) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
February 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
March 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
April 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
June 0.0044 0.0041 0.0043
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
September 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
November 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041