YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 UAH

2016 BIF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0175 was down 5.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0184, 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 88 UAH
2015 Average 70 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 74 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.94 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0172
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to UAH 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0015 UAH (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 UAH (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0149).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+8.93%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0170
2015 Avg (February) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0149 0.0156
February 0.0175 0.0163 0.0170
March 0.0173 0.0163 0.0168
April 0.0169 0.0161 0.0165
May 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
June 0.0162 0.0147 0.0155
July 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
August 0.0157 0.0149 0.0151
September 0.0161 0.0154 0.0158
October 0.0156 0.0153 0.0154
November 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
December 0.0163 0.0153 0.0157