2016 BIF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4214 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.2932 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3532 TZS

2016 BIF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 1.4214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1282 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3973 to the December average rate of 1.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4214 was down 3.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4790, 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 7,107 TZS

2015 Average 6,504 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 6,466 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 640.88 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4212

1.2885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to TZS 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 1.3966, compared to 1.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1156 TZS (High: 1.4121 / Low: 1.2965). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 TZS (High: 1.3076 / Low: 1.3003).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1156

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.4101) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1997 (+16.50%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.4101

2015 Avg (April) 1.2104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4165	1.3831	1.3973
February	1.4103	1.3940	1.4015
March	1.4092	1.3926	1.4000
April	1.4214	1.4008	1.4101
May	1.4142	1.3976	1.4045
June	1.4121	1.2965	1.3665
July	1.3260	1.3140	1.3209
August	1.3235	1.3072	1.3152
September	1.3188	1.3038	1.3108
October	1.3130	1.3052	1.3085
November	1.3076	1.3003	1.3037
December	1.3036	1.2932	1.2996