2017 BIF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0048 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0044 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0045 SBD

2017 BIF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0048 was down 9.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0053, 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 24 SBD

2016 Average 25 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 22 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0047

0.0044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SBD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0047) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-10.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0047

2016 Avg (January) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0048	0.0046	0.0047
February	0.0046	0.0046	0.0046
March	0.0046	0.0045	0.0046
April	0.0046	0.0045	0.0046
May	0.0047	0.0046	0.0046
June	0.0046	0.0045	0.0046
July	0.0046	0.0045	0.0045
August	0.0045	0.0044	0.0045
September	0.0045	0.0044	0.0044
October	0.0045	0.0044	0.0045
November	0.0046	0.0044	0.0045
December	0.0045	0.0044	0.0044