2017 BIF to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0417 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.0322 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0399 KGS

2017 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0413 to the December average rate of 0.0396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0417 was down 14.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0490, 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 208 KGS

2016 Average 217 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 161 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0415

0.0388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0404, compared to 0.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0080 KGS (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KGS (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0394).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0010 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: 0.0413) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-15.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0413

2016 Avg (January) 0.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0417	0.0408	0.0413
February	0.0414	0.0405	0.0409
March	0.0412	0.0403	0.0407
April	0.0405	0.0396	0.0401
May	0.0401	0.0393	0.0398
June	0.0401	0.0394	0.0397
July	0.0411	0.0395	0.0401
August	0.0401	0.0322	0.0391
September	0.0396	0.0390	0.0393
October	0.0392	0.0387	0.0391
November	0.0399	0.0392	0.0394
December	0.0398	0.0394	0.0396