2016 BIF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4036 SLL

YEARLY LOW

2.3534 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9692 SLL

2016 BIF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 3.4036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 2.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0501 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6567 to the December average rate of 3.3010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4036 was up 17.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8988, 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 17,018 SLL

2015 Average 13,236 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 11,767 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,250.70 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.4695

2.4459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SLL 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 2.5922, compared to 3.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.7942 SLL (High: 3.1477 / Low: 2.3534). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 SLL (High: 2.5493 / Low: 2.5167).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7942

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 3.3725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9694 (+40.34%).

2016 Avg (October) 3.3725

2015 Avg (October) 2.4031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6926	2.6230	2.6567
February	2.6461	2.5960	2.6259
March	2.6268	2.5534	2.5915
April	2.5869	2.5208	2.5529
May	2.5493	2.5167	2.5312
June	3.1477	2.3534	2.5951
July	3.3497	3.3087	3.3294
August	3.3923	3.2988	3.3442
September	3.3997	3.3559	3.3842
October	3.4036	3.3511	3.3725
November	3.3680	3.3259	3.3456
December	3.3339	3.2668	3.3010