YEARLY HIGH
0.0683 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0566 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0616 XPF

2017 BIF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0670 to the December average rate of 0.0573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0683 was down 3.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0711, 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 342 XPF
2016 Average 334 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 283 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.94 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0680
0.0563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XPF 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 XPF (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XPF (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0574).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0670) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-4.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0670
2016 Avg (January) 0.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0683 0.0656 0.0670
February 0.0671 0.0610 0.0662
March 0.0676 0.0644 0.0660
April 0.0664 0.0645 0.0659
May 0.0650 0.0622 0.0636
June 0.0623 0.0607 0.0619
July 0.0617 0.0585 0.0601
August 0.0587 0.0573 0.0581
September 0.0582 0.0567 0.0574
October 0.0586 0.0574 0.0579
November 0.0587 0.0568 0.0579
December 0.0579 0.0566 0.0573