2017 BIF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0404 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0386 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0394 AFN

2017 BIF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0404 was down 9.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202 AFN

2016 Average 210 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 193 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0400

0.0389

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to AFN 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 0.0396, compared to 0.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0396

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0392).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0396) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0414), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-4.52%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0396

2016 Avg (July) 0.0414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0400	0.0392	0.0397
February	0.0398	0.0392	0.0395
March	0.0396	0.0388	0.0393
April	0.0400	0.0393	0.0397
May	0.0402	0.0394	0.0399
June	0.0397	0.0392	0.0395
July	0.0404	0.0393	0.0396
August	0.0396	0.0391	0.0394
September	0.0396	0.0390	0.0393
October	0.0391	0.0386	0.0389
November	0.0393	0.0388	0.0391
December	0.0397	0.0388	0.0394