2017 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0704 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0617 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0651 JPY

2017 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0685 to the December average rate of 0.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0704 was down 9.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0773, 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 352 JPY

2016 Average 337 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 308 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0690

0.0626

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to JPY 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 0.0661, compared to 0.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 JPY (High: 0.0683 / Low: 0.0649). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 JPY (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0636).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-9.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0685

2016 Avg (January) 0.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0704	0.0670	0.0685
February	0.0674	0.0659	0.0667
March	0.0683	0.0649	0.0666
April	0.0657	0.0637	0.0649
May	0.0674	0.0643	0.0659
June	0.0652	0.0634	0.0643
July	0.0665	0.0639	0.0651
August	0.0641	0.0626	0.0631
September	0.0649	0.0617	0.0634
October	0.0651	0.0638	0.0644
November	0.0651	0.0632	0.0643
December	0.0648	0.0636	0.0642