2017 BIF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.0533 STD

YEARLY LOW

11.6361 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6290 STD

2017 BIF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 14.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.6361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4172 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7373 to the December average rate of 11.7619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.0533 was down 3.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6099, 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 70,267 STD

2016 Average 68,540 STD

Yearly Trough Low 58,181 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,085.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9349

11.5644

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BIF to STD 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 13.3368, compared to 11.9213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3368

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.6407 STD (High: 13.3553 / Low: 12.7146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1463 STD (High: 11.9527 / Low: 11.8064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6407

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1463

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 0.4534 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.7373) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.4330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6956 (-4.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.7373

2016 Avg (January) 14.4330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.0533	13.4451	13.7373
February	13.7246	13.3792	13.5979
March	13.7551	13.2167	13.5117
April	13.6177	13.1988	13.4832
May	13.3553	12.7146	13.0298
June	12.7420	12.4536	12.6607
July	12.6321	12.0548	12.3254
August	12.0581	11.7322	11.9337
September	11.9933	11.6462	11.7805
October	11.9527	11.8064	11.8776
November	11.9528	11.7025	11.8487
December	11.8560	11.6361	11.7619