YEARLY HIGH
1303.6896 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1156.9466 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1224.6998 BIF

2017 NZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 1303.6896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1156.9466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.7430 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1196.5586 to the December average rate of 1225.3620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1303.6896 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1241.7770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,518,448 BIF
2016 Average 5,641,740 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,784,733 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 733,714.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1280.0633
1174.1936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1203.2208, compared to 1246.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.9579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1203.2208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1246.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 78.5787 BIF (High: 1235.5253 / Low: 1156.9466). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.8818 BIF (High: 1193.5662 / Low: 1167.6844).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.5787
April Spread (Stable) ±25.8818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 34.4142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1271.2409) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1183.6025), the exchange rate shifted by +87.6383 (+7.40%).

2017 Avg (July) 1271.2409
2016 Avg (July) 1183.6025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1235.5253 1156.9466 1196.5586
February 1239.2052 1212.3450 1222.3172
March 1210.3863 1163.2753 1187.9030
April 1193.5662 1167.6844 1183.6685
May 1220.3864 1158.2684 1183.0161
June 1265.3757 1218.8153 1245.8616
July 1303.6896 1243.3089 1271.2409
August 1299.5096 1246.6553 1270.2546
September 1284.3021 1246.9866 1265.6586
October 1265.0884 1202.6457 1235.5910
November 1220.0884 1192.5510 1208.9656
December 1248.5135 1198.5792 1225.3620