YEARLY HIGH
2700.0892 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2423.5331 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2557.8376 BIF

2016 LVL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 2700.0892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 2423.5331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 276.5562 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2449.5968 to the December average rate of 2512.2263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2700.0892 was up 0.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 2682.6395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,500,446 BIF
2015 Average 12,409,798 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 12,117,665 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382,780.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2684.5678
2428.2358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 2500.8083, compared to 2614.8668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2500.8083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2614.8668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 224.0938 BIF (High: 2700.0892 / Low: 2475.9955). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.9394 BIF (High: 2674.8566 / Low: 2643.9173).

June Spread (Volatile) ±224.0938
September Spread (Stable) ±30.9394

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 73.4335 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.4335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2573.6650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2502.3819), the exchange rate shifted by +71.2831 (+2.85%).

2016 Avg (June) 2573.6650
2015 Avg (June) 2502.3819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2466.7056 2423.5331 2449.5968
February 2498.9408 2451.8473 2480.6323
March 2523.2242 2452.2135 2486.0236
April 2527.1064 2481.1928 2505.7152
May 2541.4864 2477.5209 2509.2171
June 2700.0892 2475.9955 2573.6650
July 2649.7398 2588.6796 2628.6944
August 2680.6330 2637.8289 2658.9951
September 2674.8566 2643.9173 2663.2068
October 2672.1446 2616.8183 2640.4186
November 2664.9987 2516.9703 2585.6598
December 2568.0962 2472.5019 2512.2263