YEARLY HIGH
0.0442 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0397 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 INR

2016 BIF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0431 to the December average rate of 0.0405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0442 was up 1.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0437, 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 221 INR
2015 Average 205 INR
Yearly Trough Low 199 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.28 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0441
0.0397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to INR 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 0.0429, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0032 INR (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 INR (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0399).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0438) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+10.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0438
2015 Avg (February) 0.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0438 0.0424 0.0431
February 0.0442 0.0433 0.0438
March 0.0434 0.0424 0.0429
April 0.0430 0.0424 0.0428
May 0.0435 0.0425 0.0429
June 0.0434 0.0402 0.0419
July 0.0408 0.0402 0.0405
August 0.0405 0.0401 0.0403
September 0.0403 0.0399 0.0401
October 0.0402 0.0399 0.0400
November 0.0411 0.0397 0.0405
December 0.0409 0.0399 0.0405