YEARLY HIGH
1771.0000 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1666.7399 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1722.5990 BIF

2017 ERN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ERN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1771.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1666.7399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.2601 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1679.9787 to the December average rate of 1758.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1771.0000 was up 4.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1688.7275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,855,000 BIF
2016 Average 8,084,359 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,333,699 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521,300.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1766.5589
1672.1077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ERN 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 1699.0051, compared to 1746.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.1876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1699.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1746.1928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 46.6739 BIF (High: 1737.6500 / Low: 1690.9761). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1503 BIF (High: 1727.6503 / Low: 1715.5000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±46.6739
June Spread (Stable) ±12.1503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1758.6880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1675.5565), the exchange rate shifted by +83.1315 (+4.96%).

2017 Avg (December) 1758.6880
2016 Avg (December) 1675.5565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1700.0000 1666.7399 1679.9787
February 1706.0000 1678.6500 1693.1602
March 1719.0753 1679.2319 1696.1893
April 1710.0000 1689.4511 1697.2322
May 1723.4503 1691.8500 1703.1335
June 1727.6503 1715.5000 1724.3370
July 1737.6500 1690.9761 1725.0178
August 1752.4881 1726.2503 1738.3948
September 1757.0381 1735.0000 1745.7825
October 1770.0501 1745.9000 1753.6481
November 1763.6000 1745.0048 1755.6255
December 1771.0000 1752.3631 1758.6880