2017 DOP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 DOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the DOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 37.1307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 35.6340.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4966 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1167 to the December average rate of 36.4000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.1307 was up 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
DOP to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.1290, compared to 36.6647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5356 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.1427 BIF (High: 36.8484 / Low: 35.7057). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3156 BIF (High: 36.1446 / Low: 35.8290).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2309 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 36.8516) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.1085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7431 (+2.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6030 | 35.8802 | 36.1167 |
| February | 36.6653 | 35.8620 | 36.1480 |
| March | 36.6941 | 35.6340 | 36.0206 |
| April | 36.1446 | 35.8290 | 35.9395 |
| May | 36.5612 | 35.7545 | 36.0487 |
| June | 36.7240 | 36.3081 | 36.5007 |
| July | 36.8484 | 35.7057 | 36.5127 |
| August | 37.0923 | 36.5228 | 36.8468 |
| September | 37.1307 | 36.5426 | 36.8516 |
| October | 37.0951 | 36.4697 | 36.8039 |
| November | 36.9470 | 36.4050 | 36.5730 |
| December | 36.7651 | 36.2604 | 36.4000 |