YEARLY HIGH
0.1618 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1365 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1487 YER

2016 BIF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.1618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1377 to the December average rate of 0.1493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1618 was up 15.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1400, 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 809 YER
2015 Average 687 YER
Yearly Trough Low 683 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.72 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1624
0.1354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to YER 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 0.1473, compared to 0.1501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0242 YER (High: 0.1618 / Low: 0.1377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 YER (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1497).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1549) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+12.75%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1549
2015 Avg (April) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1390 0.1365 0.1377
February 0.1388 0.1369 0.1378
March 0.1387 0.1369 0.1377
April 0.1618 0.1377 0.1549
May 0.1614 0.1595 0.1602
June 0.1613 0.1476 0.1557
July 0.1513 0.1502 0.1508
August 0.1513 0.1493 0.1504
September 0.1509 0.1494 0.1503
October 0.1507 0.1497 0.1500
November 0.1501 0.1490 0.1495
December 0.1500 0.1481 0.1493