YEARLY HIGH
0.0586 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0536 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0553 LRD

2016 BIF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0548 to the December average rate of 0.0549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0586 was down 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0587, 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 293 LRD
2015 Average 274 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 268 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0584
0.0538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LRD 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 0.0557, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0048 LRD (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LRD (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0542).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0566) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+4.75%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0566
2015 Avg (April) 0.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0569 0.0539 0.0548
February 0.0544 0.0538 0.0542
March 0.0546 0.0539 0.0542
April 0.0586 0.0542 0.0566
May 0.0584 0.0577 0.0580
June 0.0584 0.0536 0.0564
July 0.0547 0.0542 0.0545
August 0.0572 0.0541 0.0552
September 0.0553 0.0545 0.0550
October 0.0554 0.0540 0.0549
November 0.0550 0.0541 0.0544
December 0.0560 0.0540 0.0549