2017 BTN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.6760 BIF

YEARLY LOW

24.4363 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.4854 BIF

2017 BTN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 29.6760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 24.4363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2397 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6743 to the December average rate of 27.3745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.6760 was up 18.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.1362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,380 BIF

2016 Average 120,349 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 122,182 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,198.47 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.7017

24.3991

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 25.8562, compared to 27.1147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.7065 BIF (High: 29.6760 / Low: 26.9696). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1995 BIF (High: 26.8183 / Low: 26.6188).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7065

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3138 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 27.4265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.8342), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5923 (+10.44%).

2017 Avg (August) 27.4265

2016 Avg (August) 24.8342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.9872	24.4363	24.6743
February	25.4712	24.9236	25.2486
March	26.3086	25.1548	25.7240
April	26.5144	26.0264	26.2940
May	26.7903	26.1493	26.4377
June	26.8183	26.6188	26.7585
July	27.0264	26.2602	26.7579
August	29.6760	26.9696	27.4265
September	27.4510	26.4930	27.1127
October	27.2112	26.7777	26.9405
November	27.2957	26.8310	27.0759
December	27.5725	27.1664	27.3745