YEARLY HIGH
394.3707 BIF
YEARLY LOW
214.0084 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.7758 BIF

2016 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 394.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 214.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.3623 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 391.1344 to the December average rate of 227.5194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 394.3707 was down 21.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 499.2993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,971,853 BIF
2015 Average 2,353,448 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,070,042 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 901,811.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

408.1503
205.1533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 327.7652, compared to 229.7864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 97.9788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.7652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.7864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 38.6908 BIF (High: 279.7238 / Low: 241.0330). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3371 BIF (High: 235.9705 / Low: 233.6334).

May Spread (Volatile) ±38.6908
July Spread (Stable) ±2.3371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 98.7480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.7480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 391.1344) against the same month in 2015 (average: 475.2024), the exchange rate shifted by -84.0680 (-17.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 391.1344
2015 Avg (January) 475.2024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 394.3707 387.6644 391.1344
February 393.3143 387.8466 390.7688
March 393.6633 388.1897 391.2339
April 307.7312 270.3475 292.4859
May 279.7238 241.0330 268.4010
June 241.4763 224.5331 232.5670
July 235.9705 233.6334 234.7501
August 235.6055 226.0261 231.3113
September 230.7929 214.0084 222.0697
October 244.0932 217.6665 231.1193
November 240.2563 228.8625 231.9482
December 230.1659 225.0104 227.5194