2016 STD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0798 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.0684 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0730 BIF

2016 STD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0693 to the December average rate of 0.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0798 was up 3.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 399 BIF

2015 Average 355 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 342 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0768

0.0686

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STD 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0092 BIF (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0707). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BIF (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0756).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0737) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+2.89%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0737

2015 Avg (June) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0699	0.0684	0.0693
February	0.0714	0.0692	0.0705
March	0.0725	0.0694	0.0708
April	0.0731	0.0714	0.0720
May	0.0733	0.0708	0.0720
June	0.0798	0.0707	0.0737
July	0.0755	0.0744	0.0749
August	0.0773	0.0751	0.0760
September	0.0765	0.0756	0.0761
October	0.0769	0.0740	0.0751
November	0.0757	0.0721	0.0737
December	0.0733	0.0709	0.0720