2016 ETB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 77.3258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 71.1806.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1451 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.5041 to the December average rate of 74.8127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 77.3258 was down 2.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 79.0534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ETB 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 72.8793, compared to 75.1601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2808 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.1451 BIF (High: 77.3258 / Low: 71.1806). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5131 BIF (High: 75.3711 / Low: 74.8580).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9154 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 73.6165) against the same month in 2015 (average: 75.8118), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1953 (-2.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.9636 | 72.7633 | 73.5041 |
| February | 73.5437 | 72.7530 | 73.1801 |
| March | 73.4604 | 72.3536 | 72.9927 |
| April | 72.5536 | 71.5089 | 72.0772 |
| May | 72.5398 | 71.1854 | 71.9053 |
| June | 77.3258 | 71.1806 | 73.6165 |
| July | 75.8989 | 75.0970 | 75.5092 |
| August | 75.7199 | 74.9583 | 75.3297 |
| September | 75.8636 | 74.9697 | 75.2919 |
| October | 75.3711 | 74.8580 | 75.0943 |
| November | 75.2731 | 74.5875 | 74.9229 |
| December | 75.2956 | 74.2313 | 74.8127 |