2016 SDG to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |