YEARLY HIGH
0.0020 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0006 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0008 LTL

2017 BIF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -65.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0020 was down 1.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0020, 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 10 LTL
2016 Average 10 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.07 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0020
0.0004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LTL 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 0.0011, compared to 0.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 LTL (High: 0.0020 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0006 / Low: 0.0006).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-18.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0016
2016 Avg (January) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0020 0.0006 0.0016
February 0.0019 0.0006 0.0012
March 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
April 0.0019 0.0006 0.0007
May 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
June 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
July 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
August 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
September 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
October 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
November 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
December 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006