YEARLY HIGH
53.3725 BIF
YEARLY LOW
46.1005 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1609 BIF

2016 TWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 53.3725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 46.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2720 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.7127 to the December average rate of 52.3444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.3725 was up 1.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.5492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,862 BIF
2015 Average 246,590 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 230,502 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,359.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.4475
46.1004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 47.8320, compared to 52.4898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.4898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4.5709 BIF (High: 52.1387 / Low: 47.5679). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4347 BIF (High: 47.0755 / Low: 46.6408).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.5709
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 52.6583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.4365), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2219 (+8.72%).

2016 Avg (August) 52.6583
2015 Avg (August) 48.4365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4301 46.1005 46.7127
February 47.0755 46.6408 46.8942
March 48.4549 47.1528 47.8129
April 48.4696 47.7776 48.0332
May 48.4096 47.4400 47.9060
June 52.1387 47.5679 49.6329
July 52.1083 51.0721 51.6542
August 53.3725 52.0929 52.6583
September 53.3020 52.3566 52.8352
October 53.2395 52.5302 52.8007
November 53.2654 52.2784 52.6457
December 53.1009 51.6761 52.3444