2016 CHF to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1746.8047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1527.9914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 218.8134 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1551.3416 to the December average rate of 1642.7392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1746.8047 was down 4.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 1823.8991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CHF to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1596.1475, compared to 1686.6835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 90.5360 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 178.9305 BIF (High: 1746.8047 / Low: 1567.8742). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.1852 BIF (High: 1722.2487 / Low: 1691.0634).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 36.0830 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1656.4036) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1681.4141), the exchange rate shifted by -25.0106 (-1.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1573.2065 | 1527.9914 | 1551.3416 |
| February | 1596.6971 | 1533.4118 | 1573.6293 |
| March | 1625.5371 | 1555.7038 | 1590.8085 |
| April | 1631.6605 | 1582.4499 | 1611.6790 |
| May | 1635.8474 | 1565.2615 | 1593.0234 |
| June | 1746.8047 | 1567.8742 | 1656.4036 |
| July | 1712.4948 | 1673.8037 | 1689.6485 |
| August | 1740.9956 | 1692.7900 | 1710.4422 |
| September | 1722.2487 | 1691.0634 | 1707.7872 |
| October | 1715.2481 | 1677.5167 | 1690.6618 |
| November | 1723.7346 | 1645.0119 | 1678.8221 |
| December | 1666.5095 | 1622.8607 | 1642.7392 |