YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0362 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 INR

2017 BIF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0409 was down 7.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0442, 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 INR
2016 Average 208 INR
Yearly Trough Low 181 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.45 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0409
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to INR 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 INR (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 INR (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0372).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0405) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-5.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0405
2016 Avg (January) 0.0431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0401 0.0405
February 0.0400 0.0392 0.0395
March 0.0398 0.0381 0.0388
April 0.0385 0.0377 0.0380
May 0.0382 0.0375 0.0378
June 0.0376 0.0372 0.0374
July 0.0380 0.0369 0.0374
August 0.0371 0.0363 0.0368
September 0.0376 0.0365 0.0369
October 0.0374 0.0367 0.0371
November 0.0373 0.0367 0.0369
December 0.0368 0.0362 0.0365