2017 HNL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HNL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HNL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 75.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 70.8153.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4729 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.9595 to the December average rate of 74.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 75.2881 was up 1.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 74.4162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HNL 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 72.4499, compared to 74.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8958 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.4636 BIF (High: 73.2789 / Low: 70.8153). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7712 BIF (High: 74.1277 / Low: 73.3565).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2717 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 74.6288) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.9243), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7045 (+2.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.2789 | 70.8153 | 71.9595 |
| February | 72.6111 | 71.4812 | 71.9085 |
| March | 73.6642 | 71.7038 | 72.2042 |
| April | 72.8934 | 72.0164 | 72.4034 |
| May | 73.4686 | 72.0815 | 72.6169 |
| June | 74.1277 | 73.3565 | 73.6072 |
| July | 74.2871 | 72.2608 | 73.7163 |
| August | 75.0472 | 73.8038 | 74.4712 |
| September | 74.9722 | 73.6786 | 74.4952 |
| October | 75.2881 | 74.1427 | 74.6288 |
| November | 74.9087 | 74.0501 | 74.3571 |
| December | 75.0881 | 74.0751 | 74.4055 |