YEARLY HIGH
0.2933 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2573 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2746 KMF

2016 BIF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.2573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2892 to the December average rate of 0.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2933 was down 2.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3004, 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 1,467 KMF
2015 Average 1,416 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,287 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.89 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2917
0.2615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KMF 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 0.2808, compared to 0.2685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0235 KMF (High: 0.2808 / Low: 0.2573). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 KMF (High: 0.2661 / Low: 0.2629).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2892) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+7.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2892
2015 Avg (January) 0.2700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2933 0.2849 0.2892
February 0.2888 0.2803 0.2842
March 0.2890 0.2793 0.2834
April 0.2831 0.2768 0.2793
May 0.2843 0.2742 0.2780
June 0.2808 0.2573 0.2704
July 0.2703 0.2597 0.2640
August 0.2693 0.2637 0.2669
September 0.2661 0.2629 0.2640
October 0.2690 0.2631 0.2659
November 0.2782 0.2641 0.2716
December 0.2841 0.2740 0.2787