YEARLY HIGH
27.5459 BIF
YEARLY LOW
24.7943 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6679 BIF

2016 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 27.5459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 24.7943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7515 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9251 to the December average rate of 25.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.5459 was down 18.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.8643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,729 BIF
2015 Average 154,970 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 123,972 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,757.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.1175
24.8082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 25.6042, compared to 25.7315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.0714 BIF (High: 26.9013 / Low: 24.8299). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2692 BIF (High: 25.1551 / Low: 24.8859).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0714
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2692

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 26.9251) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.6579), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7328 (-20.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 26.9251
2015 Avg (January) 33.6579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5459 26.3732 26.9251
February 26.3279 25.3961 25.8528
March 25.5549 25.0254 25.2339
April 25.1803 24.7943 25.0007
May 25.1551 24.8859 25.0224
June 26.9013 24.8299 25.5902
July 26.4157 26.0221 26.2008
August 26.1817 25.6864 25.9342
September 25.8273 25.4428 25.6320
October 25.7877 25.4517 25.6722
November 26.0731 25.3508 25.7801
December 25.6858 24.9065 25.1700