YEARLY HIGH
1.4304 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.1886 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3106 BIF

2016 MMK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 1.4304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2418 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2018 to the December average rate of 1.2417, 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 1.4304 was down 6.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,152 BIF
2015 Average 7,104 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,943 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,208.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4270
1.1813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 1.2888, compared to 1.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1236 BIF (High: 1.4304 / Low: 1.3068). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BIF (High: 1.2135 / Low: 1.1886).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1236
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.3526) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0693 (-4.87%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.3526
2015 Avg (June) 1.4219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2135 1.1886 1.2018
February 1.2692 1.2067 1.2518
March 1.2961 1.2650 1.2835
April 1.3419 1.2736 1.3138
May 1.3431 1.3130 1.3295
June 1.4304 1.3068 1.3526
July 1.4249 1.3937 1.4065
August 1.4052 1.3768 1.3932
September 1.3802 1.3224 1.3544
October 1.3344 1.2955 1.3093
November 1.3077 1.2709 1.2888
December 1.2731 1.2050 1.2417