YEARLY HIGH
624.4053 BIF
YEARLY LOW
571.2712 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
598.5189 BIF

2016 XCD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 624.4053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 571.2712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.1341 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 578.1534 to the December average rate of 620.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 624.4053 was up 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 606.7893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,122,027 BIF
2015 Average 2,899,471 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,856,356 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,670.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

624.7460
570.3576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 579.8884, compared to 617.1493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.2609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 579.8884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 617.1493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 50.8570 BIF (High: 624.4053 / Low: 573.5483). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2738 BIF (High: 621.6349 / Low: 617.3611).

June Spread (Volatile) ±50.8570
November Spread (Stable) ±4.2738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0629 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 593.9268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 579.5865), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3404 (+2.47%).

2016 Avg (June) 593.9268
2015 Avg (June) 579.5865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 582.9372 573.0243 578.1534
February 581.3757 573.2936 577.5382
March 581.7478 573.8008 577.9529
April 578.9792 571.2712 574.8900
May 579.8301 573.0535 576.8690
June 624.4053 573.5483 593.9268
July 615.9647 611.1017 613.5387
August 620.7160 612.1203 615.7793
September 620.2325 613.7200 616.6218
October 618.7811 614.2709 617.3611
November 621.6349 617.3611 619.3815
December 624.0464 617.3206 620.2136