2016 SCR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 133.4967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 108.3097.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1870 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.4221 to the December average rate of 125.1527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 133.4967 was up 3.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 128.4739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR 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 118.1423, compared to 125.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4409 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.5814 BIF (High: 133.4967 / Low: 116.9153). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7786 BIF (High: 127.1589 / Low: 124.3802).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8756 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 122.6769) against the same month in 2015 (average: 118.2737), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4032 (+3.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 122.3803 | 114.6858 | 119.4221 |
| February | 121.8613 | 108.3097 | 116.5465 |
| March | 120.5371 | 115.2414 | 117.4835 |
| April | 121.2055 | 110.4245 | 115.6819 |
| May | 119.6237 | 113.0649 | 117.0429 |
| June | 133.4967 | 116.9153 | 122.6769 |
| July | 129.9614 | 123.3113 | 125.9915 |
| August | 127.4811 | 122.9054 | 125.5838 |
| September | 127.1589 | 124.3802 | 125.6045 |
| October | 127.7165 | 124.5420 | 125.8345 |
| November | 127.1778 | 123.9671 | 125.3321 |
| December | 126.8971 | 123.2384 | 125.1527 |