2017 BIF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3760 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3109 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3385 XOF

2017 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3684 to the December average rate of 0.3150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3760 was down 4.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3937, 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 1,880 XOF

2016 Average 1,843 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,554 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3737

0.3096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XOF 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 0.3575, compared to 0.3194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0177 XOF (High: 0.3395 / Low: 0.3218). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 XOF (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-5.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3684

2016 Avg (January) 0.3888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3760	0.3604	0.3684
February	0.3681	0.3589	0.3649
March	0.3694	0.3544	0.3628
April	0.3644	0.3539	0.3611
May	0.3554	0.3401	0.3487
June	0.3411	0.3342	0.3393
July	0.3395	0.3218	0.3303
August	0.3227	0.3148	0.3192
September	0.3200	0.3117	0.3154
October	0.3221	0.3157	0.3183
November	0.3226	0.3122	0.3182
December	0.3181	0.3109	0.3150