YEARLY HIGH
0.0734 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0622 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0674 VUV

2016 BIF to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.0622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0734 was down 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0738, 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 367 VUV
2015 Average 345 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 311 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.33 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0733
0.0630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to VUV 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 0.0707, compared to 0.0642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0080 VUV (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0640). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 VUV (High: 0.0645 / Low: 0.0634).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0723) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+9.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0723
2015 Avg (January) 0.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0734 0.0712 0.0723
February 0.0733 0.0717 0.0724
March 0.0726 0.0692 0.0705
April 0.0704 0.0687 0.0695
May 0.0725 0.0686 0.0704
June 0.0719 0.0640 0.0688
July 0.0654 0.0643 0.0649
August 0.0658 0.0632 0.0640
September 0.0646 0.0634 0.0638
October 0.0645 0.0634 0.0640
November 0.0647 0.0622 0.0641
December 0.0656 0.0635 0.0646