YEARLY HIGH
0.0193 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 TWD

2017 BIF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0193 was down 10.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0217, 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 97 TWD
2016 Average 100 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 84 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.35 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0191
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to TWD 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 TWD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TWD (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0189) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-11.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0189
2016 Avg (January) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0185 0.0189
February 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
March 0.0185 0.0177 0.0181
April 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179
May 0.0178 0.0174 0.0177
June 0.0177 0.0174 0.0175
July 0.0180 0.0174 0.0176
August 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
September 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
October 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
November 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
December 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170