YEARLY HIGH
1746.8047 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1527.9914 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1641.4155 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,734,024 BIF
2015 Average 8,145,373 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,639,957 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094,066.88 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1726.3523
1535.4315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1596.1475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1686.6835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±178.9305
September Spread (Stable) ±31.1852

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 36.0830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (June) 1656.4036
2015 Avg (June) 1681.4141

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