YEARLY HIGH
1409.3651 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1202.9985 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1321.3242 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,046,826 BIF
2016 Average 6,015,618 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,014,993 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,031,833.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1405.3046
1238.9376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1281.9832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1360.6652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±91.8770
February Spread (Stable) ±28.2572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (September) 1391.4407
2016 Avg (September) 1262.3145

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