2017 PYG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3161 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2906 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3058 BIF

2017 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.3161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2928 to the December average rate of 0.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3161 was up 4.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,580 BIF

2016 Average 1,425 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,453 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3133

0.2909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.3019, compared to 0.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0215 BIF (High: 0.3158 / Low: 0.2943). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BIF (High: 0.3107 / Low: 0.3064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.3114) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+5.09%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.3114

2016 Avg (July) 0.2963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2975	0.2906	0.2928
February	0.3031	0.2928	0.2962
March	0.3158	0.2943	0.3075
April	0.3144	0.2943	0.3031
May	0.3094	0.2985	0.3027
June	0.3125	0.3049	0.3091
July	0.3161	0.3059	0.3114
August	0.3148	0.3056	0.3111
September	0.3087	0.3041	0.3071
October	0.3107	0.3064	0.3090
November	0.3124	0.3069	0.3092
December	0.3150	0.3083	0.3108