2017 MGA to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5990 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.4946 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5523 BIF

2017 MGA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MGA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.5990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5121 to the December average rate of 0.5451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5990 was up 5.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,995 BIF

2016 Average 2,547 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,473 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5938

0.5047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.5345, compared to 0.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0430 BIF (High: 0.5561 / Low: 0.5131). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 BIF (High: 0.5532 / Low: 0.5391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+6.51%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5863

2016 Avg (August) 0.5505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5296	0.4946	0.5121
February	0.5525	0.5247	0.5373
March	0.5561	0.5131	0.5326
April	0.5356	0.5165	0.5302
May	0.5618	0.5306	0.5444
June	0.5714	0.5355	0.5506
July	0.5964	0.5613	0.5832
August	0.5990	0.5790	0.5863
September	0.5926	0.5695	0.5842
October	0.5786	0.5553	0.5697
November	0.5583	0.5443	0.5523
December	0.5532	0.5391	0.5451