YEARLY HIGH
0.2810 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2223 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2537 KMF

2017 BIF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2755 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2810 was down 4.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2933, 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 1,405 KMF
2016 Average 1,373 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,111 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.75 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2794
0.2326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KMF 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 0.2678, compared to 0.2395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0204 KMF (High: 0.2427 / Low: 0.2223). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 KMF (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2336).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-4.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2755
2016 Avg (January) 0.2892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2810 0.2700 0.2755
February 0.2757 0.2690 0.2732
March 0.2777 0.2650 0.2715
April 0.2737 0.2652 0.2710
May 0.2674 0.2554 0.2615
June 0.2560 0.2497 0.2544
July 0.2539 0.2412 0.2477
August 0.2427 0.2223 0.2385
September 0.2404 0.2339 0.2368
October 0.2417 0.2356 0.2388
November 0.2422 0.2349 0.2390
December 0.2390 0.2336 0.2365