YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 BOB

2017 BIF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0041 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0042 was down 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0045, 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 21 BOB
2016 Average 21 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 19 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.30 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0041
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BOB 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0041) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-6.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0041
2016 Avg (January) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
February 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
April 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
May 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
June 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
August 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039