YEARLY HIGH
15.8660 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.8551 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5247 BIF

2017 ALL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ALL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.8660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 12.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0109 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0981 to the December average rate of 15.6244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.8660 was up 14.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.8253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,330 BIF
2016 Average 65,148 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 64,275 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,054.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.8770
12.8454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 13.6266, compared to 15.4227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.6824 BIF (High: 14.3613 / Low: 13.6789). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2722 BIF (High: 13.4786 / Low: 13.2064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6824
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1529 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.6244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5603 (+19.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.6244
2016 Avg (December) 13.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3114 12.8551 13.0981
February 13.4786 13.2064 13.2876
March 13.7223 13.1483 13.3998
April 13.7367 13.2393 13.4237
May 14.3613 13.6789 14.0069
June 14.8734 14.4331 14.5436
July 15.2624 14.6576 14.9975
August 15.6814 15.3495 15.5035
September 15.7857 15.2366 15.5633
October 15.5724 15.2072 15.4104
November 15.7162 15.2617 15.4373
December 15.8660 15.4235 15.6244