YEARLY HIGH
27.6265 BIF
YEARLY LOW
24.4577 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4709 BIF

2017 INR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 27.6265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 24.4577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1688 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6768 to the December average rate of 27.3875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.6265 was up 9.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.1613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,906,616 BIF
2016 Average 6,017,632 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,114,416 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792,200.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.6586
24.4057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 25.8667, compared to 27.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.0892 BIF (High: 26.2434 / Low: 25.1543). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2922 BIF (High: 26.8949 / Low: 26.6027).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0892
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1454 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.3875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.7079), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6796 (+10.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.3875
2016 Avg (December) 24.7079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9615 24.4577 24.6768
February 25.4965 24.9864 25.2857
March 26.2434 25.1543 25.7518
April 26.5199 25.9829 26.2975
May 26.6749 26.1780 26.4358
June 26.8949 26.6027 26.7527
July 27.0683 26.2954 26.7701
August 27.5226 26.9310 27.1724
September 27.4208 26.5713 27.0992
October 27.2491 26.7204 26.9539
November 27.2791 26.7843 27.0672
December 27.6265 27.1750 27.3875