YEARLY HIGH
0.0848 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.0703 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 BIF

2016 BYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0789 to the December average rate of 0.0837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0848 was down 40.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 424 BIF
2015 Average 497 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 351 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0848
0.0708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0776, compared to 0.0832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0104 BIF (High: 0.0837 / Low: 0.0733). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BIF (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0832).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1023), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0217 (-21.20%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0806
2015 Avg (June) 0.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0837 0.0733 0.0789
February 0.0740 0.0703 0.0720
March 0.0778 0.0730 0.0757
April 0.0810 0.0769 0.0782
May 0.0813 0.0787 0.0801
June 0.0848 0.0782 0.0806
July 0.0831 0.0824 0.0828
August 0.0837 0.0825 0.0830
September 0.0836 0.0828 0.0831
October 0.0835 0.0829 0.0832
November 0.0838 0.0832 0.0835
December 0.0843 0.0833 0.0837