YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0348 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 HTG

2017 BIF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0398 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0409 was up 1.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0403, 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 204 HTG
2016 Average 195 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 174 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.43 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0408
0.0356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to HTG 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 0.0393, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0042 HTG (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HTG (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0360).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0404) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.00%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0404
2016 Avg (May) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0404 0.0389 0.0398
February 0.0400 0.0390 0.0395
March 0.0408 0.0377 0.0394
April 0.0408 0.0400 0.0403
May 0.0409 0.0397 0.0404
June 0.0399 0.0357 0.0365
July 0.0366 0.0359 0.0360
August 0.0383 0.0348 0.0366
September 0.0364 0.0360 0.0362
October 0.0364 0.0358 0.0361
November 0.0363 0.0358 0.0361
December 0.0366 0.0359 0.0363