YEARLY HIGH
0.2985 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.1225 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1918 SYP

2017 BIF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.2985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1760 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1274 to the December average rate of 0.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 129.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2985 was up 109.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1422, 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 1,492 SYP
2016 Average 672 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 613 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 879.77 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3121
0.1072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SYP 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 0.1261, compared to 0.2576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1760 SYP (High: 0.2985 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SYP (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1760
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2462) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1169 (+90.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2462
2016 Avg (August) 0.1293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1284 0.1261 0.1274
February 0.1277 0.1256 0.1266
March 0.1277 0.1247 0.1264
April 0.1269 0.1253 0.1263
May 0.1267 0.1244 0.1259
June 0.1249 0.1241 0.1243
July 0.1267 0.1235 0.1243
August 0.2985 0.1225 0.2462
September 0.2968 0.2931 0.2950
October 0.2950 0.2909 0.2937
November 0.2952 0.2920 0.2933
December 0.2939 0.2908 0.2928