YEARLY HIGH
0.2291 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.1969 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2172 MRO

2016 BIF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2143 to the December average rate of 0.2137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2291 was up 5.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2181, 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 1,146 MRO
2015 Average 988 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 984 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.18 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2268
0.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MRO 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 0.2206, compared to 0.2139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0247 MRO (High: 0.2215 / Low: 0.1969). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MRO (High: 0.2146 / Low: 0.2131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2256) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+12.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2256
2015 Avg (May) 0.1998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2215 0.1969 0.2143
February 0.2209 0.2118 0.2191
March 0.2228 0.2186 0.2202
April 0.2248 0.2197 0.2225
May 0.2291 0.2202 0.2256
June 0.2290 0.2109 0.2219
July 0.2155 0.2131 0.2142
August 0.2149 0.2129 0.2138
September 0.2146 0.2131 0.2138
October 0.2144 0.2126 0.2139
November 0.2150 0.2127 0.2138
December 0.2151 0.2119 0.2137