YEARLY HIGH
0.0092 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 SCR

2016 BIF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0092 was up 1.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0091, 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 46 SCR
2015 Average 42 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 37 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.71 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0087
0.0079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SCR 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 SCR (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.93%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0086
2015 Avg (February) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0082 0.0084
February 0.0092 0.0082 0.0086
March 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085
April 0.0091 0.0083 0.0087
May 0.0088 0.0084 0.0085
June 0.0086 0.0075 0.0082
July 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
August 0.0081 0.0078 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
December 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080