YEARLY HIGH
1318.1696 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1151.6769 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1248.4789 BIF

2017 BND to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1318.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1151.6769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.4927 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1175.4093 to the December average rate of 1306.4858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1318.1696 was up 5.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1252.5536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,590,848 BIF
2016 Average 5,858,657 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,758,385 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 832,463.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1319.5934
1162.3016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to BIF 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 1210.1947, compared to 1286.7630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.5682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1210.1947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1286.7630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 48.0907 BIF (High: 1199.7677 / Low: 1151.6769). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9263 BIF (High: 1219.5035 / Low: 1207.5772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.0907
April Spread (Stable) ±11.9263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.9006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1306.4858) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1166.5802), the exchange rate shifted by +139.9056 (+11.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 1306.4858
2016 Avg (December) 1166.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1199.7677 1151.6769 1175.4093
February 1210.6924 1186.4704 1197.5743
March 1229.3607 1190.1562 1207.0992
April 1219.5035 1207.5772 1213.1368
May 1244.4147 1202.5129 1221.4700
June 1253.0854 1239.8300 1246.4789
July 1277.5533 1234.4257 1258.3982
August 1289.8577 1262.2138 1277.6874
September 1305.4872 1277.9830 1293.7855
October 1298.0526 1280.4014 1288.8848
November 1309.0202 1285.6590 1295.3361
December 1318.1696 1298.5380 1306.4858