2016 CAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1308.9649 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1063.6214 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1221.0621 BIF

2016 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1308.9649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1063.6214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.3435 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1100.9912 to the December average rate of 1254.9926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1308.9649 was down 2.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1339.3203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,544,825 BIF

2015 Average 6,135,555 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,318,107 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226,717.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1296.4752

1083.2199

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CAD 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 1179.0903, compared to 1263.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.9435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1179.0903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1263.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 122.6870 BIF (High: 1308.9649 / Low: 1186.2779). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.9951 BIF (High: 1255.0581 / Low: 1234.0630).

June Spread (Volatile) ±122.6870

November Spread (Stable) ±20.9951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 15.4232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1245.1378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1267.2673), the exchange rate shifted by -22.1295 (-1.75%).

2016 Avg (June) 1245.1378

2015 Avg (June) 1267.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1126.6618	1063.6214	1100.9912
February	1161.1368	1112.6662	1131.3742
March	1203.8288	1162.5027	1181.1041
April	1245.6799	1177.7922	1211.1279
May	1235.8699	1183.9972	1204.8066
June	1308.9649	1186.2779	1245.1378
July	1287.0204	1256.7113	1272.2399
August	1300.8328	1260.3771	1278.7039
September	1293.1758	1257.3557	1271.3069
October	1273.0788	1239.8981	1258.1915
November	1255.0581	1234.0630	1242.7683
December	1281.1044	1230.4643	1254.9926