2017 MDL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

103.8686 BIF

YEARLY LOW

82.7288 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

93.6821 BIF

2017 MDL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 103.8686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 82.7288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1398 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7445 to the December average rate of 102.3786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 103.8686 was up 20.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 85.9155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 519,343 BIF

2016 Average 406,603 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 413,644 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,698.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

104.2420

81.8811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 88.2114, compared to 99.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.2114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 6.8420 BIF (High: 94.8918 / Low: 88.0498). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3357 BIF (High: 95.4879 / Low: 94.1522).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.8420

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2511 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 102.3786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 83.2705), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1081 (+22.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 102.3786

2016 Avg (December) 83.2705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	85.0319	82.7288	83.7445
February	85.8626	84.1147	84.9099
March	87.6833	84.5268	86.1898
April	88.4459	87.0168	87.8508
May	94.8918	88.0498	91.8587
June	95.4879	94.1522	94.7144
July	95.7972	93.2039	95.2681
August	98.0265	96.5783	97.2999
September	99.6227	98.0160	98.8069
October	102.6889	99.1967	100.7074
November	102.3704	99.2926	100.4563
December	103.8686	101.5154	102.3786