2016 BIF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3913 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3459 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3675 XAF

2016 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.3913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.3459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3870 to the December average rate of 0.3718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3913 was down 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4012, 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 1,956 XAF

2015 Average 1,889 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,729 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3904

0.3488

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XAF 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 0.3756, compared to 0.3594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0332 XAF (High: 0.3791 / Low: 0.3459). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 XAF (High: 0.3558 / Low: 0.3510).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+7.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3870

2015 Avg (January) 0.3602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3913	0.3837	0.3870
February	0.3854	0.3738	0.3791
March	0.3849	0.3697	0.3777
April	0.3766	0.3683	0.3727
May	0.3795	0.3654	0.3727
June	0.3791	0.3459	0.3647
July	0.3610	0.3549	0.3582
August	0.3566	0.3485	0.3530
September	0.3558	0.3510	0.3523
October	0.3621	0.3502	0.3572
November	0.3715	0.3530	0.3638
December	0.3779	0.3636	0.3718