2017 CAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1448.2311 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1232.7670 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1328.9537 BIF

2017 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1448.2311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1232.7670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.4640 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1271.5899 to the December average rate of 1378.6170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1448.2311 was up 10.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 1308.9649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,241,155 BIF

2016 Average 6,106,585 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,163,835 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,077,320.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1436.7443

1236.0116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1273.7535, compared to 1384.1539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.4004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1273.7535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1384.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 74.5225 BIF (High: 1389.7044 / Low: 1315.1819). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.5737 BIF (High: 1305.5532 / Low: 1271.9795).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.5225

February Spread (Stable) ±33.5737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.8682 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1420.0166) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1271.3069), the exchange rate shifted by +148.7097 (+11.70%).

2017 Avg (September) 1420.0166

2016 Avg (September) 1271.3069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1292.6626	1243.9448	1271.5899
February	1305.5532	1271.9795	1292.1299
March	1286.7841	1248.0349	1267.4099
April	1284.1729	1243.6216	1262.9519
May	1278.6544	1232.7670	1252.7393
June	1330.8004	1271.9373	1295.7003
July	1389.7044	1315.1819	1358.7809
August	1394.2866	1356.2964	1379.2074
September	1448.2311	1390.5508	1420.0166
October	1407.2897	1359.5021	1392.1483
November	1387.8867	1354.2577	1376.1534
December	1397.4121	1362.4312	1378.6170