2017 HTG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.7361 BIF

YEARLY LOW

24.4592 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5489 BIF

2017 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 28.7361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 24.4592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2769 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1475 to the December average rate of 27.5367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.7361 was up 4.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.5459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,681 BIF

2016 Average 128,343 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 122,296 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,384.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.0507

24.4788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 25.4727, compared to 27.6251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.9583 BIF (High: 28.0029 / Low: 25.0446). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2695 BIF (High: 27.7779 / Low: 27.5085).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9583

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 27.3674) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4332 (+5.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 27.3674

2016 Avg (August) 25.9342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.6925	24.7295	25.1475
February	25.6417	24.9990	25.3056
March	26.5045	24.5343	25.3870
April	25.0177	24.5222	24.7958
May	25.1943	24.4592	24.7764
June	28.0029	25.0446	27.4239
July	27.8903	27.2987	27.7530
August	28.7361	26.1094	27.3674
September	27.7779	27.5085	27.6316
October	27.9245	27.4512	27.7340
November	27.9717	27.5303	27.7277
December	27.8679	27.3127	27.5367