2017 AUD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AUD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AUD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1409.3651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1202.9985.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 206.3666 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1252.8015 to the December average rate of 1345.7437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1409.3651 was up 8.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1294.5874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AUD to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1281.9832, compared to 1360.6652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.6820 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 91.8770 BIF (High: 1385.6770 / Low: 1293.8000). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.2572 BIF (High: 1312.9470 / Low: 1284.6898).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 27.8149 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1391.4407) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1262.3145), the exchange rate shifted by +129.1262 (+10.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1290.5655 | 1202.9985 | 1252.8015 |
| February | 1312.9470 | 1284.6898 | 1298.1213 |
| March | 1325.2192 | 1267.8201 | 1292.9280 |
| April | 1296.2521 | 1266.8219 | 1279.7339 |
| May | 1284.6480 | 1246.0144 | 1265.8157 |
| June | 1326.5544 | 1273.8758 | 1302.4988 |
| July | 1385.6770 | 1293.8000 | 1346.3351 |
| August | 1389.2670 | 1359.4201 | 1376.0570 |
| September | 1409.3651 | 1358.8521 | 1391.4407 |
| October | 1383.1459 | 1342.5521 | 1366.1149 |
| November | 1352.3247 | 1320.5141 | 1338.3000 |
| December | 1372.9427 | 1315.4812 | 1345.7437 |