YEARLY HIGH
844.3638 BIF
YEARLY LOW
772.0500 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
808.2236 BIF

2016 BBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 844.3638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 772.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.3138 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 780.8020 to the December average rate of 836.6123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 844.3638 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 819.4750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,221,819 BIF
2015 Average 3,915,882 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,860,250 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,568.77 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

842.5843
770.9210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 783.4211, compared to 833.0261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.6050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 783.4211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 833.0261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 68.7338 BIF (High: 843.8900 / Low: 775.1563). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7675 BIF (High: 838.9025 / Low: 833.1350).

June Spread (Volatile) ±68.7338
November Spread (Stable) ±5.7675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6382 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 836.6123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 777.4157), the exchange rate shifted by +59.1967 (+7.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 836.6123
2015 Avg (December) 777.4157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 787.2625 773.8750 780.8020
February 785.1538 774.2387 779.9711
March 785.6562 774.9238 780.5311
April 782.4962 772.0500 776.8929
May 783.6462 774.4875 779.6256
June 843.8900 775.1563 802.7037
July 832.4825 825.9100 828.8247
August 837.6625 826.0625 831.0400
September 837.0100 828.8350 832.1577
October 835.8038 830.0113 833.4333
November 838.9025 833.1350 836.0884
December 844.3638 832.2993 836.6123