YEARLY HIGH
2110.1662 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1741.6795 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1947.6540 BIF

2017 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2110.1662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1741.6795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 368.4867 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1786.2691 to the December average rate of 2082.6544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2110.1662 was up 10.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1903.5522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,550,831 BIF
2016 Average 8,945,461 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,708,397 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,842,433.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2112.2929
1756.6306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1840.2741, compared to 2055.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 214.7599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1840.2741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2055.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 98.3888 BIF (High: 2038.6519 / Low: 1940.2631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.3930 BIF (High: 2077.7849 / Low: 2036.3919).

July Spread (Volatile) ±98.3888
October Spread (Stable) ±41.3930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 19.1506 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2082.6544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1765.1004), the exchange rate shifted by +317.5540 (+17.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 2082.6544
2016 Avg (December) 1765.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1823.8308 1741.6795 1786.2691
February 1830.3607 1784.3846 1801.8119
March 1858.7893 1779.6477 1814.3335
April 1856.6558 1798.3841 1818.7150
May 1934.1699 1842.5395 1883.9574
June 1971.8806 1923.6497 1936.5576
July 2038.6519 1940.2631 1990.0250
August 2084.0191 2032.4465 2054.8303
September 2104.7291 2049.8098 2079.9665
October 2077.7849 2036.3919 2060.8159
November 2101.1938 2033.6170 2061.9118
December 2110.1662 2062.1276 2082.6544