2016 HTG to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |