2017 SDG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

268.3689 BIF

YEARLY LOW

250.4340 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

259.7055 BIF

2017 SDG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 268.3689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 250.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9348 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.0740 to the December average rate of 261.4182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 268.3689 was down 3.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 277.3801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,341,844 BIF

2016 Average 1,311,567 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,252,170 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,674.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

263.8591

252.9983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 258.1841, compared to 261.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.1841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 15.4375 BIF (High: 268.3689 / Low: 252.9314). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5407 BIF (High: 255.6054 / Low: 253.0646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.4375

April Spread (Stable) ±2.5407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.6543 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 258.0208) against the same month in 2016 (average: 256.1157), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9051 (+0.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 258.0208

2016 Avg (March) 256.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	264.9058	257.1870	261.0740
February	267.0425	254.4503	262.6750
March	268.3689	252.9314	258.0208
April	255.6054	253.0646	253.9033
May	258.6958	252.9746	255.0927
June	258.9982	256.4275	258.3391
July	259.7766	253.9850	258.6356
August	262.1833	259.3552	260.6098
September	263.0296	259.9251	261.2118
October	264.9807	261.2552	262.5319
November	264.1764	261.5880	262.9540
December	265.3184	250.4340	261.4182