2017 SCR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 133.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 122.6773.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4946 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.5970 to the December average rate of 126.2753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 133.1719 was down 0.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 133.4967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SCR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 126.2003, compared to 127.4920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2917 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.7337 BIF (High: 133.1719 / Low: 124.4382). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5418 BIF (High: 128.1198 / Low: 123.5779).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9739 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 127.0535) against the same month in 2016 (average: 125.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7214 (+1.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 129.2724 | 123.0090 | 125.5970 |
| February | 128.9521 | 124.0546 | 125.9032 |
| March | 130.4772 | 123.3385 | 125.9900 |
| April | 129.9378 | 124.1543 | 125.9288 |
| May | 128.1198 | 123.5779 | 125.7602 |
| June | 131.3034 | 124.0670 | 128.0225 |
| July | 131.3045 | 122.6773 | 127.4383 |
| August | 131.3334 | 126.1946 | 128.0576 |
| September | 131.2104 | 126.5451 | 128.0998 |
| October | 130.9789 | 124.7529 | 128.0274 |
| November | 133.1719 | 124.4382 | 127.0535 |
| December | 131.0288 | 124.7798 | 126.2753 |