YEARLY HIGH
3.0923 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.8758 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9738 BIF

2016 CRC to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 3.0923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 2.8758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2166 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9134 to the December average rate of 3.0432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0923 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,462 BIF
2015 Average 14,650 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 14,379 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0573
2.8884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.9185, compared to 3.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2166 BIF (High: 3.0923 / Low: 2.8758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 BIF (High: 3.0310 / Low: 3.0119).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2166
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.9593) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+1.24%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.9593
2015 Avg (June) 2.9229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9358 2.8798 2.9134
February 2.9243 2.8856 2.9088
March 2.9399 2.9006 2.9203
April 2.9194 2.8852 2.9025
May 2.9228 2.8804 2.9067
June 3.0923 2.8758 2.9593
July 3.0455 3.0209 3.0333
August 3.0406 3.0119 3.0269
September 3.0402 3.0099 3.0221
October 3.0310 3.0119 3.0207
November 3.0482 3.0161 3.0278
December 3.0651 3.0135 3.0432