YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 TWD

2016 BIF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0217 was up 1.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0214, 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 108 TWD
2015 Average 101 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 94 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.78 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0217
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to TWD 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 TWD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TWD (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0212).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0214) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0214
2015 Avg (January) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
February 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
March 0.0212 0.0206 0.0209
April 0.0209 0.0206 0.0208
May 0.0211 0.0207 0.0209
June 0.0210 0.0192 0.0202
July 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
August 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
September 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189
October 0.0190 0.0188 0.0189
November 0.0191 0.0188 0.0190
December 0.0194 0.0188 0.0191