YEARLY HIGH
0.2150 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2001 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2090 MRO

2017 BIF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.2001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2135 to the December average rate of 0.2020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2150 was down 6.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2291, 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 1,075 MRO
2016 Average 1,086 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,000 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.83 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2146
0.2009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MRO 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 0.2116, compared to 0.2063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0087 MRO (High: 0.2095 / Low: 0.2008). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MRO (High: 0.2128 / Low: 0.2111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2135) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.38%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2135
2016 Avg (January) 0.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2150 0.2107 0.2135
February 0.2129 0.2094 0.2120
March 0.2129 0.2082 0.2118
April 0.2128 0.2111 0.2122
May 0.2130 0.2087 0.2114
June 0.2102 0.2077 0.2089
July 0.2136 0.2083 0.2096
August 0.2103 0.2071 0.2091
September 0.2116 0.2075 0.2093
October 0.2095 0.2008 0.2059
November 0.2030 0.2004 0.2021
December 0.2030 0.2001 0.2020