2016 BIF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0140 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.0129 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0135 ETB

2016 BIF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was up 1.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0138, 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 70 ETB

2015 Average 66 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 65 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.58 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0140

0.0132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to ETB 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 ETB (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.09%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0136

2015 Avg (June) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0137	0.0135	0.0136
February	0.0137	0.0136	0.0137
March	0.0138	0.0136	0.0137
April	0.0140	0.0138	0.0139
May	0.0140	0.0138	0.0139
June	0.0140	0.0129	0.0136
July	0.0133	0.0132	0.0132
August	0.0133	0.0132	0.0133
September	0.0133	0.0132	0.0133
October	0.0134	0.0133	0.0133
November	0.0134	0.0133	0.0133
December	0.0135	0.0133	0.0134