YEARLY HIGH
0.5828 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5330 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5573 KPW

2016 BIF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.5828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.5330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5763 to the December average rate of 0.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5828 was down 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5858, 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 2,914 KPW
2015 Average 2,873 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,665 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.03 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5834
0.5329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KPW 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 0.5746, compared to 0.5401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0472 KPW (High: 0.5805 / Low: 0.5333). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 KPW (High: 0.5402 / Low: 0.5365).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5792) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.76%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5792
2015 Avg (April) 0.5749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5814 0.5717 0.5763
February 0.5813 0.5731 0.5770
March 0.5806 0.5728 0.5765
April 0.5828 0.5751 0.5792
May 0.5810 0.5742 0.5772
June 0.5805 0.5333 0.5612
July 0.5449 0.5405 0.5429
August 0.5448 0.5372 0.5415
September 0.5429 0.5377 0.5408
October 0.5422 0.5385 0.5400
November 0.5402 0.5365 0.5382
December 0.5394 0.5330 0.5371