YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 MDL

2017 BIF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0121 was down 8.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0132, 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 60 MDL
2016 Average 62 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 48 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.30 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0122
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MDL 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 MDL (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MDL (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0119) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-8.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0119
2016 Avg (January) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
February 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
March 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
April 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
May 0.0114 0.0105 0.0109
June 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
July 0.0107 0.0104 0.0105
August 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
September 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
October 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
November 0.0101 0.0098 0.0100
December 0.0099 0.0096 0.0098