2016 KGS to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 25.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 20.3950.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6548 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5765 to the December average rate of 24.1931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.0498 was down 7.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.0055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KGS 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 22.0026, compared to 24.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3192 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.3775 BIF (High: 25.0498 / Low: 22.6723). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2430 BIF (High: 24.3981 / Low: 24.1551).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4000 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 23.6567) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.1794), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5227 (-9.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7462 | 20.3950 | 20.5765 |
| February | 21.1896 | 20.5345 | 20.8469 |
| March | 22.2493 | 21.2398 | 21.6012 |
| April | 22.8332 | 22.0260 | 22.5202 |
| May | 22.9567 | 22.6227 | 22.8141 |
| June | 25.0498 | 22.6723 | 23.6567 |
| July | 24.7442 | 24.4164 | 24.6275 |
| August | 24.3890 | 24.0467 | 24.2275 |
| September | 24.4989 | 24.0036 | 24.2147 |
| October | 24.5421 | 24.2224 | 24.4167 |
| November | 24.3981 | 24.1551 | 24.2510 |
| December | 24.3925 | 24.0408 | 24.1931 |