2016 KPW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8762 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.7158 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7963 BIF

2016 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.8762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.7158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1603 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7351 to the December average rate of 1.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8762 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,381 BIF

2015 Average 8,702 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,579 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 801.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8752

1.7129

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KPW 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 1.7409, compared to 1.8516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1524 BIF (High: 1.8751 / Low: 1.7227). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BIF (High: 1.8640 / Low: 1.8512).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1524

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8617) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1341 (+7.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8617

2015 Avg (December) 1.7276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7493	1.7199	1.7351
February	1.7450	1.7204	1.7333
March	1.7457	1.7222	1.7346
April	1.7387	1.7158	1.7264
May	1.7416	1.7213	1.7326
June	1.8751	1.7227	1.7838
July	1.8501	1.8352	1.8419
August	1.8617	1.8355	1.8468
September	1.8598	1.8420	1.8493
October	1.8572	1.8443	1.8520
November	1.8640	1.8512	1.8580
December	1.8762	1.8539	1.8617