YEARLY HIGH
8.5940 BIF
YEARLY LOW
8.0300 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3063 BIF

2017 GYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 8.5940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 8.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5641 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0994 to the December average rate of 8.5009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5940 was up 4.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.2092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,970 BIF
2016 Average 39,267 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 40,150 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,820.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5411
8.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 8.1910, compared to 8.4216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2439 BIF (High: 8.3745 / Low: 8.1306). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1017 BIF (High: 8.3697 / Low: 8.2679).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2439
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1017

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 (November 2017: 8.4639) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.1371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3268 (+4.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.4639
2016 Avg (November) 8.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1882 8.0300 8.0994
February 8.2551 8.1153 8.1688
March 8.3016 8.1190 8.1729
April 8.2555 8.1316 8.1739
May 8.3745 8.1306 8.2262
June 8.3697 8.2679 8.3051
July 8.4176 8.1786 8.3253
August 8.4328 8.3285 8.3869
September 8.4965 8.3641 8.3989
October 8.5264 8.4154 8.4536
November 8.5940 8.3953 8.4639
December 8.5914 8.4322 8.5009