2016 YER to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.3258 BIF

YEARLY LOW

6.1787 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7433 BIF

2016 YER to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 7.3258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 6.1787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1471 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2632 to the December average rate of 6.6977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.3258 was down 3.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.6179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,629 BIF

2015 Average 36,415 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 30,893 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,735.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.3653

6.1407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 6.8227, compared to 6.6639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.0841 BIF (High: 7.2628 / Low: 6.1787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 BIF (High: 6.6817 / Low: 6.6377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0841

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7765 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.2632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.2879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.2632

2015 Avg (January) 7.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.3258	7.1957	7.2632
February	7.3040	7.2025	7.2554
March	7.3068	7.2083	7.2615
April	7.2628	6.1787	6.4850
May	6.2715	6.1943	6.2427
June	6.7733	6.1980	6.4286
July	6.6593	6.6079	6.6302
August	6.6988	6.6110	6.6479
September	6.6929	6.6291	6.6543
October	6.6817	6.6377	6.6655
November	6.7097	6.6620	6.6875
December	6.7521	6.6674	6.6977