YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 HKD

2016 BIF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0050 was down 0.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0050, 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 25 HKD
2015 Average 25 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 23 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.22 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0050
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to HKD 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0046). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0050
2015 Avg (January) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
February 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
March 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
April 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
May 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
June 0.0050 0.0046 0.0048
July 0.0047 0.0047 0.0047
August 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
September 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
October 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
November 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
December 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046