YEARLY HIGH
173.3450 BIF
YEARLY LOW
156.1914 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.9147 BIF

2016 MAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 173.3450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 156.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1536 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.6475 to the December average rate of 165.6783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 173.3450 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 172.0127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 866,725 BIF
2015 Average 803,573 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 780,957 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,768.04 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

172.5618
156.2917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 160.7755, compared to 169.0539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.7755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.0539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 14.1220 BIF (High: 173.3450 / Low: 159.2230). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0252 BIF (High: 171.9241 / Low: 169.8989).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.1220
September Spread (Stable) ±2.0252

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 2.1317 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 165.3331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.5649), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7682 (+2.33%).

2016 Avg (June) 165.3331
2015 Avg (June) 161.5649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.2681 156.1914 157.6475
February 161.1965 157.5999 159.5704
March 162.1918 157.6907 159.9884
April 162.3522 159.6216 160.9075
May 163.3838 159.3126 161.2061
June 173.3450 159.2230 165.3331
July 170.2329 167.9276 169.0578
August 172.7634 169.3063 170.8536
September 171.9241 169.8989 171.2059
October 171.6149 168.2265 169.7175
November 171.1991 165.6378 167.8100
December 168.0183 163.5704 165.6783