YEARLY HIGH
5.6449 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.7424 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1812 BIF

2017 NGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 5.6449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 4.7424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9026 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3665 to the December average rate of 4.8883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6449 was down 32.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.3969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,644,936 BIF
2016 Average 6,545,520 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,742,377 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902,558.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.5115
4.8086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 5.3872, compared to 4.9753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7975 BIF (High: 5.5399 / Low: 4.7424). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0634 BIF (High: 4.9297 / Low: 4.8664).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7975
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5749 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 5.4529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6763), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2234 (-3.94%).

2017 Avg (July) 5.4529
2016 Avg (July) 5.6763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5289 5.2744 5.3665
February 5.5392 5.3069 5.3711
March 5.5883 5.2723 5.4052
April 5.5201 5.3439 5.3879
May 5.4807 5.2171 5.3727
June 5.5099 4.9212 5.4196
July 5.6449 4.9317 5.4529
August 5.5399 4.7424 4.8780
September 4.9494 4.8225 4.8672
October 4.9370 4.8650 4.8817
November 4.9297 4.8664 4.8836
December 4.9317 4.8673 4.8883