YEARLY HIGH
0.1502 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1413 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1453 YER

2017 BIF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1489 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1502 was down 7.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1618, 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 751 YER
2016 Average 744 YER
Yearly Trough Low 706 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.39 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1496
0.1417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to YER 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 0.1473, compared to 0.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0040 YER (High: 0.1480 / Low: 0.1441). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 YER (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1449).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1489) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+8.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1489
2016 Avg (January) 0.1377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1502 0.1471 0.1489
February 0.1490 0.1466 0.1477
March 0.1489 0.1450 0.1473
April 0.1482 0.1463 0.1475
May 0.1479 0.1452 0.1470
June 0.1458 0.1449 0.1451
July 0.1480 0.1441 0.1451
August 0.1449 0.1428 0.1439
September 0.1443 0.1425 0.1434
October 0.1434 0.1414 0.1427
November 0.1434 0.1419 0.1426
December 0.1428 0.1413 0.1423