2017 SBD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

228.7983 BIF

YEARLY LOW

209.9646 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

220.5503 BIF

2017 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 228.7983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 209.9646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8337 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.8387 to the December average rate of 226.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 228.7983 was up 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 216.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,143,991 BIF

2016 Average 1,022,060 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,049,823 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,168.50 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

227.4229

212.6038

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 216.9711, compared to 224.1295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.9711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.1295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 8.3366 BIF (High: 223.7718 / Low: 215.4353). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3768 BIF (High: 226.6938 / Low: 223.3170).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.3366

October Spread (Stable) ±3.3768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 224.5335) against the same month in 2016 (average: 212.4148), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1186 (+5.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 224.5335

2016 Avg (August) 212.4148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	217.6914	209.9646	213.8387
February	219.6490	215.8807	217.5837
March	220.8824	216.2488	218.2747
April	220.2551	215.4666	217.0529
May	218.9700	212.9503	216.1808
June	221.3749	217.2292	218.8958
July	223.7718	215.4353	220.4367
August	228.7983	221.2401	224.5335
September	227.7358	221.2838	224.8638
October	226.6938	223.3170	224.5196
November	226.3082	219.7332	224.2353
December	227.9395	224.1881	226.1879