YEARLY HIGH
3.4416 PYG
YEARLY LOW
3.1640 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2713 PYG

2017 BIF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 3.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 3.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2776 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4154 to the December average rate of 3.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4416 was down 10.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8336, 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 17,208 PYG
2016 Average 17,573 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 15,820 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.92 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4358
3.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to PYG 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 3.3143, compared to 3.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2311 PYG (High: 3.3979 / Low: 3.1668). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 PYG (High: 3.2635 / Low: 3.2182).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2311
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.4154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3592 (-9.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.4154
2016 Avg (January) 3.7746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4416 3.3609 3.4154
February 3.4156 3.2996 3.3766
March 3.3979 3.1668 3.2537
April 3.3979 3.1803 3.3005
May 3.3504 3.2318 3.3040
June 3.2799 3.1996 3.2356
July 3.2688 3.1640 3.2112
August 3.2724 3.1769 3.2145
September 3.2882 3.2390 3.2567
October 3.2635 3.2182 3.2358
November 3.2588 3.2011 3.2343
December 3.2437 3.1751 3.2178