2016 MGA to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5662 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.4759 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5093 BIF

2016 MGA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.5662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.4759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4863 to the December average rate of 0.5025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5662 was down 6.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,831 BIF

2015 Average 2,535 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,379 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.90 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5569

0.4799

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.4889, compared to 0.5297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4889

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0510 BIF (High: 0.5662 / Low: 0.5152). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BIF (High: 0.4897 / Low: 0.4822).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5390) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+9.92%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5390

2015 Avg (July) 0.4904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4897	0.4822	0.4863
February	0.4945	0.4851	0.4897
March	0.4917	0.4802	0.4869
April	0.4924	0.4839	0.4880
May	0.4987	0.4801	0.4905
June	0.5188	0.4759	0.4919
July	0.5662	0.5152	0.5390
August	0.5596	0.5447	0.5505
September	0.5498	0.5357	0.5458
October	0.5361	0.5184	0.5246
November	0.5302	0.5024	0.5159
December	0.5092	0.4920	0.5025