YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 MDL

2016 BIF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0132 was up 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0130, 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 66 MDL
2015 Average 60 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 58 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.00 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0131
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MDL 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0012 MDL (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MDL (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0118).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0130) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+22.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0130
2015 Avg (January) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0132 0.0126 0.0130
February 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
March 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
April 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
June 0.0128 0.0116 0.0123
July 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
August 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
September 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
December 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120