2016 BIF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3937 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3460 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3687 XOF

2016 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.3937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3888 to the December average rate of 0.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3937 was down 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4017, 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 1,969 XOF

2015 Average 1,889 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,730 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3924

0.3493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XOF 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 0.3775, compared to 0.3599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0345 XOF (High: 0.3805 / Low: 0.3460). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 XOF (High: 0.3557 / Low: 0.3508).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+7.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3888

2015 Avg (January) 0.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3937	0.3858	0.3888
February	0.3870	0.3768	0.3814
March	0.3875	0.3720	0.3796
April	0.3786	0.3716	0.3748
May	0.3812	0.3665	0.3746
June	0.3805	0.3460	0.3656
July	0.3626	0.3549	0.3590
August	0.3588	0.3493	0.3539
September	0.3557	0.3508	0.3528
October	0.3625	0.3527	0.3579
November	0.3710	0.3557	0.3644
December	0.3767	0.3639	0.3714