YEARLY HIGH
125.3562 BIF
YEARLY LOW
91.9179 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.4796 BIF

2016 NAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 125.3562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 91.9179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.4383 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.0261 to the December average rate of 120.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 125.3562 was down 9.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 138.8750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 626,781 BIF
2015 Average 617,390 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 459,589 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,191.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

123.3352
93.5434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 101.8831, compared to 119.0762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.1932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.8831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.0762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.7503 BIF (High: 115.9289 / Low: 99.1786). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3767 BIF (High: 101.9773 / Low: 96.6005).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.7503
February Spread (Stable) ±5.3767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.3968 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 119.6172) against the same month in 2015 (average: 110.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5591 (+8.69%).

2016 Avg (November) 119.6172
2015 Avg (November) 110.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.8043 91.9179 96.0261
February 101.9773 96.6005 98.7861
March 105.6172 98.0025 101.6109
April 109.5647 101.6224 106.3646
May 109.2926 98.8154 101.9677
June 115.9289 99.1786 106.5430
July 119.0450 112.0014 115.1804
August 124.6832 114.0437 120.8525
September 122.8151 114.0773 118.3392
October 122.6057 116.7717 119.6513
November 125.3562 115.7322 119.6172
December 124.0503 118.1066 120.8167