YEARLY HIGH
133.1719 BIF
YEARLY LOW
122.6773 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.8461 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 665,860 BIF
2016 Average 609,434 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 613,387 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,472.90 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

128.3501
125.3468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.2003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.4920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.7337
May Spread (Stable) ±4.5418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (November) 127.0535
2016 Avg (November) 125.3321

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