YEARLY HIGH
991.4034 BIF
YEARLY LOW
938.0043 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
967.3677 BIF

2017 ANG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ANG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 991.4034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 938.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.3990 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 945.3114 to the December average rate of 985.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 991.4034 was up 4.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 950.6594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,957,017 BIF
2016 Average 4,535,245 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,690,022 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,995.18 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

989.0291
941.3370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 954.8110, compared to 979.9245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 954.8110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 979.9245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 23.2226 BIF (High: 977.8283 / Low: 954.6057). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6197 BIF (High: 972.4936 / Low: 963.8740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.2226
June Spread (Stable) ±8.6197

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 1.0715 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 985.0548) against the same month in 2016 (average: 943.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +41.7376 (+4.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 985.0548
2016 Avg (December) 943.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 956.6551 938.0043 945.3114
February 958.5056 944.7584 949.7608
March 970.4974 949.7038 953.8119
April 960.4864 949.5822 952.7404
May 970.6641 949.2952 957.6820
June 972.4936 963.8740 969.5596
July 977.8283 954.6057 970.6356
August 983.5731 972.4138 977.5633
September 986.9409 974.8297 979.8396
October 991.1372 978.0010 982.3405
November 989.4042 980.3657 984.1133
December 991.4034 981.7242 985.0548