2017 KGS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.0683 BIF

YEARLY LOW

23.9918 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.0593 BIF

2017 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 31.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 23.9918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0765 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.2249 to the December average rate of 25.2616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.0683 was up 24.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.0498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155,342 BIF

2016 Average 115,847 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 119,959 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,382.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.7580

24.0855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 24.7445, compared to 25.3741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.3741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.1606 BIF (High: 31.0683 / Low: 24.9078). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 BIF (High: 25.3962 / Low: 25.1286).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.1606

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2437 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 25.6186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.2275), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3911 (+5.74%).

2017 Avg (August) 25.6186

2016 Avg (August) 24.2275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.5266	23.9918	24.2249
February	24.6911	24.1770	24.4511
March	24.8139	24.2663	24.5483
April	25.2589	24.6781	24.9495
May	25.4357	24.9247	25.1209
June	25.3537	24.9582	25.1722
July	25.3239	24.3416	24.9414
August	31.0683	24.9078	25.6186
September	25.6206	25.2791	25.4692
October	25.8277	25.4813	25.5986
November	25.5361	25.0358	25.3550
December	25.3962	25.1286	25.2616