2016 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0773 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0602 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0674 JPY

2016 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0759 to the December average rate of 0.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0773 was down 3.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0805, 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 387 JPY

2015 Average 386 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 301 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0774

0.0595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to JPY 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0101 JPY (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 JPY (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0735

2015 Avg (February) 0.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0773	0.0747	0.0759
February	0.0773	0.0717	0.0735
March	0.0733	0.0714	0.0724
April	0.0724	0.0684	0.0706
May	0.0711	0.0683	0.0698
June	0.0708	0.0607	0.0658
July	0.0648	0.0604	0.0626
August	0.0620	0.0602	0.0610
September	0.0627	0.0604	0.0613
October	0.0630	0.0609	0.0622
November	0.0683	0.0615	0.0649
December	0.0706	0.0678	0.0693