YEARLY HIGH
75.2881 BIF
YEARLY LOW
70.8153 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.3978 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376,441 BIF
2016 Average 355,072 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 354,076 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,364.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

74.9009
71.6365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4636
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (October) 74.6288
2016 Avg (October) 72.9243

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