YEARLY HIGH
244.8846 BIF
YEARLY LOW
223.4838 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.3366 BIF

2016 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 244.8846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 223.4838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.4008 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.0676 to the December average rate of 242.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 244.8846 was up 3.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 237.5231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,224,423 BIF
2015 Average 1,134,190 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,117,419 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,003.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

243.6843
224.3314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BIF 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 227.6311, compared to 241.0420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.6311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.0420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 19.7065 BIF (High: 244.8846 / Low: 225.1781). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6834 BIF (High: 242.7300 / Low: 241.0466).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.7065
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.3649 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 233.0837) against the same month in 2015 (average: 226.8628), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2209 (+2.74%).

2016 Avg (June) 233.0837
2015 Avg (June) 226.8628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.5285 223.9763 226.0676
February 228.2999 224.3039 226.3017
March 229.4145 226.4638 228.3090
April 228.3439 223.4838 225.9441
May 227.1377 223.9869 226.0808
June 244.8846 225.1781 233.0837
July 242.3590 239.3376 240.4752
August 241.8257 239.0155 240.2546
September 241.9663 239.3022 240.6204
October 242.1678 240.3938 241.0711
November 242.7300 241.0466 241.7591
December 243.8646 240.7789 242.0715