2016 ZMK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3215 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2939 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3079 BIF

2016 ZMK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.3215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.2939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2973 to the December average rate of 0.3190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3215 was up 3.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,607 BIF

2015 Average 1,491 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,470 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.66 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3213

0.2935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.2983, compared to 0.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0262 BIF (High: 0.3213 / Low: 0.2951). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BIF (High: 0.3194 / Low: 0.3173).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+7.77%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3190

2015 Avg (December) 0.2960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2997	0.2947	0.2973
February	0.2990	0.2948	0.2970
March	0.2991	0.2950	0.2972
April	0.2979	0.2939	0.2958
May	0.2984	0.2949	0.2969
June	0.3213	0.2951	0.3056
July	0.3183	0.3147	0.3167
August	0.3190	0.3151	0.3166
September	0.3187	0.3156	0.3169
October	0.3183	0.3161	0.3174
November	0.3194	0.3173	0.3184
December	0.3215	0.3177	0.3190