2016 MDL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MDL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MDL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 85.9155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 75.5317.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3838 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.8416 to the December average rate of 83.2705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.9155 was down 14.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 100.5301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MDL 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 78.7703, compared to 83.8469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0766 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.8310 BIF (High: 85.9155 / Low: 78.0845). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8172 BIF (High: 84.7255 / Low: 83.9083).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5537 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 81.2145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 84.7075), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4931 (-4.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.1501 | 75.5317 | 76.8416 |
| February | 78.3061 | 76.9607 | 77.7155 |
| March | 80.2072 | 77.7759 | 78.9912 |
| April | 80.0334 | 78.3691 | 79.1093 |
| May | 79.5799 | 77.8357 | 78.7496 |
| June | 85.9155 | 78.0845 | 81.2145 |
| July | 84.4302 | 83.3016 | 83.8461 |
| August | 84.8806 | 83.8189 | 84.3004 |
| September | 84.7255 | 83.9083 | 84.3285 |
| October | 84.7771 | 83.1358 | 83.9448 |
| November | 84.4593 | 82.5720 | 83.3911 |
| December | 84.3129 | 82.4909 | 83.2705 |