2016 ZMW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1688.7275 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1544.1000 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1616.6415 BIF

2016 ZMW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1688.7275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1544.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.6275 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1561.6040 to the December average rate of 1675.5565, 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 1688.7275 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 1638.9500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,443,638 BIF

2015 Average 7,831,764 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,720,500 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 723,137.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1687.7335

1541.6088

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ZMW 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 1566.8422, compared to 1666.4408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 99.5986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1566.8422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1666.4408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 137.4675 BIF (High: 1687.7800 / Low: 1550.3125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5350 BIF (High: 1677.8050 / Low: 1666.2700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±137.4675

November Spread (Stable) ±11.5350

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 7.2764 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1675.5565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1554.8314), the exchange rate shifted by +120.7251 (+7.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 1675.5565

2015 Avg (December) 1554.8314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1574.5250	1547.7500	1561.6040
February	1570.3075	1548.4775	1559.9422
March	1571.3125	1549.8475	1561.0623
April	1564.9925	1544.1000	1553.7858
May	1567.2925	1548.9750	1559.2513
June	1687.7800	1550.3125	1605.4075
July	1664.9650	1651.8200	1657.6494
August	1675.3250	1652.1250	1662.0800
September	1674.0200	1657.6700	1664.3155
October	1671.6075	1660.0225	1666.8667
November	1677.8050	1666.2700	1672.1768
December	1688.7275	1668.3399	1675.5565