2017 BOB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

256.9366 BIF

YEARLY LOW

240.8135 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

248.3045 BIF

2017 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 256.9366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 240.8135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1231 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.8034 to the December average rate of 254.4019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 256.9366 was up 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 244.8846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,284,683 BIF

2016 Average 1,171,847 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,204,068 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,615.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

255.5617

241.6435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 245.1433, compared to 251.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.1433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.1649 BIF (High: 249.7825 / Low: 243.6176). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3524 BIF (High: 249.8081 / Low: 247.4557).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.1649

June Spread (Stable) ±2.3524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 254.4019) against the same month in 2016 (average: 242.0715), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3304 (+5.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 254.4019

2016 Avg (December) 242.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	246.1143	240.8135	242.8034
February	247.4744	243.6172	244.6642
March	249.2805	243.9437	244.9808
April	246.6998	243.7695	244.6945
May	248.6046	243.1643	245.2558
June	249.8081	247.4557	248.4612
July	249.7825	243.6176	248.1519
August	251.8086	248.1617	249.7256
September	251.6307	247.5524	250.0493
October	255.9871	250.1300	253.5871
November	254.7080	251.2364	252.8779
December	256.9366	252.8761	254.4019