YEARLY HIGH
553.9053 BIF
YEARLY LOW
497.2720 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
523.8579 BIF

2016 LTL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 553.9053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 497.2720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6332 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.0630 to the December average rate of 511.3529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 553.9053 was up 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 545.7543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,769,526 BIF
2015 Average 2,591,999 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,486,360 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,166.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

551.7075
497.5499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 512.7284, compared to 534.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.2589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 512.7284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 534.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 44.1299 BIF (High: 553.9053 / Low: 509.7754). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1350 BIF (High: 540.7738 / Low: 534.6388).

June Spread (Volatile) ±44.1299
July Spread (Stable) ±6.1350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.6801 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 527.6068) against the same month in 2015 (average: 515.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5489 (+2.44%).

2016 Avg (June) 527.6068
2015 Avg (June) 515.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 505.6867 497.2720 502.0630
February 514.2668 502.2001 508.4919
March 517.3022 501.5325 509.4812
April 517.3794 510.0552 513.7914
May 519.6331 510.0319 514.9362
June 553.9053 509.7754 527.6068
July 540.7738 534.6388 537.4614
August 551.0836 538.1881 544.2495
September 550.1948 542.7626 547.1943
October 549.3304 536.2226 541.6328
November 544.3800 512.3211 528.0330
December 522.7257 503.2676 511.3529