YEARLY HIGH
17.8455 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.1115 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0718 BIF

2017 RSD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.8455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7339 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4321 to the December average rate of 17.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.8455 was up 16.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.3426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,227 BIF
2016 Average 72,695 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 70,558 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,669.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.8194
14.1241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 14.9226, compared to 17.2210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8421 BIF (High: 16.9740 / Low: 16.1319). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3193 BIF (High: 17.3909 / Low: 17.0716).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8421
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1616 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.5115) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.3178), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1937 (+22.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.5115
2016 Avg (December) 14.3178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7205 14.1115 14.4321
February 14.7732 14.4131 14.5405
March 14.9938 14.3951 14.6435
April 15.0818 14.5176 14.7102
May 15.8009 14.9621 15.3229
June 16.3531 15.7419 15.8862
July 16.9740 16.1319 16.5348
August 17.4852 16.9635 17.1957
September 17.6359 17.1843 17.4445
October 17.3909 17.0716 17.2830
November 17.6110 17.1144 17.3565
December 17.8455 17.2450 17.5115