YEARLY HIGH
14.6099 STD
YEARLY LOW
12.5253 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7088 STD

2016 BIF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 14.6099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 12.5253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0846 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4330 to the December average rate of 13.8936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.6099 was down 2.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.9248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,050 STD
2015 Average 70,478 STD
Yearly Trough Low 62,627 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,423.03 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.5629
13.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to STD 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 14.0145, compared to 13.4032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.6269 STD (High: 14.1522 / Low: 12.5253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1528 STD (High: 13.2231 / Low: 13.0703).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6269
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 14.4330) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.4266), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0063 (+7.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 14.4330
2015 Avg (January) 13.4266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6099 14.3158 14.4330
February 14.4495 13.9966 14.1927
March 14.4164 13.8023 14.1182
April 14.0148 13.6851 13.8837
May 14.1232 13.6439 13.8811
June 14.1522 12.5253 13.5782
July 13.4474 13.2530 13.3491
August 13.3168 12.9441 13.1536
September 13.2231 13.0703 13.1339
October 13.5060 13.0110 13.3137
November 13.8671 13.2020 13.5751
December 14.1025 13.6483 13.8936