YEARLY HIGH
277.3801 BIF
YEARLY LOW
251.4746 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.2823 BIF

2016 SDG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 277.3801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 251.4746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9055 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.2739 to the December average rate of 258.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 277.3801 was up 0.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 276.6310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,386,901 BIF
2015 Average 1,302,951 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,257,373 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,527.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

275.3016
252.9030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 256.9693, compared to 267.5954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.9693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 267.5954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 22.4020 BIF (High: 277.3801 / Low: 254.9781). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7110 BIF (High: 259.6395 / Low: 256.9285).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.4020
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.6025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 263.8772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 262.1439), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7332 (+0.66%).

2016 Avg (June) 263.8772
2015 Avg (June) 262.1439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.3525 251.4746 255.2739
February 256.8419 253.9618 255.7618
March 257.4333 254.3204 256.1157
April 256.7550 253.0114 254.7695
May 257.2550 254.2136 256.0175
June 277.3801 254.9781 263.8772
July 274.0528 270.9824 272.5955
August 275.1133 271.9010 273.4351
September 275.1863 271.7662 273.4080
October 274.8288 258.6205 269.3601
November 263.5762 257.2057 258.7575
December 259.6395 256.9285 258.0164