2016 PYG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3030 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2608 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2850 BIF

2016 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.3030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2649 to the December average rate of 0.2893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3030 was down 9.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,515 BIF

2015 Average 1,512 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,304 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3039

0.2614

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2746, compared to 0.2954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0269 BIF (High: 0.2994 / Low: 0.2726). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BIF (High: 0.3017 / Low: 0.2978).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.50%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3003

2015 Avg (August) 0.2959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2696	0.2608	0.2649
February	0.2738	0.2642	0.2690
March	0.2771	0.2706	0.2740
April	0.2829	0.2736	0.2785
May	0.2808	0.2741	0.2773
June	0.2994	0.2726	0.2838
July	0.2988	0.2931	0.2963
August	0.3030	0.2969	0.3003
September	0.3017	0.2978	0.2996
October	0.3017	0.2917	0.2969
November	0.2928	0.2868	0.2899
December	0.2918	0.2861	0.2893