YEARLY HIGH
0.0281 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0269 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 DOP

2017 BIF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0281 was down 5.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0297, 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 140 DOP
2016 Average 142 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 135 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.66 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0279
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to DOP 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 0.0277, compared to 0.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0009 DOP (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DOP (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0277).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0278) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-5.11%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0278
2016 Avg (March) 0.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0273 0.0277
February 0.0279 0.0273 0.0277
March 0.0281 0.0273 0.0278
April 0.0279 0.0277 0.0278
May 0.0280 0.0274 0.0277
June 0.0275 0.0272 0.0274
July 0.0280 0.0271 0.0274
August 0.0274 0.0270 0.0271
September 0.0274 0.0269 0.0271
October 0.0274 0.0270 0.0272
November 0.0275 0.0271 0.0273
December 0.0276 0.0272 0.0275