YEARLY HIGH
0.0711 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0628 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0668 XPF

2016 BIF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0703 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0711 was down 2.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0729, 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 356 XPF
2015 Average 344 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 314 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.84 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0710
0.0633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XPF 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 0.0683, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0061 XPF (High: 0.0689 / Low: 0.0628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XPF (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0636).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0703) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+7.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0703
2015 Avg (January) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0711 0.0698 0.0703
February 0.0701 0.0680 0.0689
March 0.0700 0.0673 0.0687
April 0.0687 0.0670 0.0678
May 0.0691 0.0666 0.0678
June 0.0689 0.0628 0.0662
July 0.0655 0.0643 0.0650
August 0.0648 0.0632 0.0640
September 0.0644 0.0636 0.0639
October 0.0656 0.0636 0.0648
November 0.0674 0.0641 0.0661
December 0.0689 0.0661 0.0677