YEARLY HIGH
767.3949 BIF
YEARLY LOW
669.4938 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
718.0199 BIF

2016 TOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 767.3949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 669.4938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.9012 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 692.3534 to the December average rate of 735.6433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 767.3949 was down 3.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 798.2036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,836,975 BIF
2015 Average 3,702,562 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,347,469 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489,505.78 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

756.6135
678.9017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 695.9619, compared to 740.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.1160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 695.9619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 740.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 82.5291 BIF (High: 761.9551 / Low: 679.4260). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8450 BIF (High: 744.5054 / Low: 736.6604).

June Spread (Volatile) ±82.5291
September Spread (Stable) ±7.8450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.2560 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 746.8993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 700.1469), the exchange rate shifted by +46.7523 (+6.68%).

2016 Avg (November) 746.8993
2015 Avg (November) 700.1469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 702.0646 676.8456 692.3534
February 693.9658 669.4938 685.3777
March 699.9150 685.0915 692.8785
April 706.7779 688.8515 697.1610
May 705.4922 684.5546 692.5061
June 761.9551 679.4260 715.4945
July 739.3929 722.7619 731.8911
August 742.0789 729.6727 735.8934
September 744.5054 736.6604 740.0025
October 758.2145 737.7058 750.1376
November 767.3949 730.3493 746.8993
December 750.9064 717.6919 735.6433