2017 SHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2376.2060 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2012.2771 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2220.7280 BIF

2017 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2376.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2012.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 363.9288 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2074.5009 to the December average rate of 2357.5813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2376.2060 was down 4.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 2497.5016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,881,030 BIF

2016 Average 10,934,829 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,061,386 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,819,644.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2385.8894

2046.1929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 2138.9273, compared to 2302.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 163.6015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2138.9273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2302.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 121.9874 BIF (High: 2372.8503 / Low: 2250.8629). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.7997 BIF (High: 2376.2060 / Low: 2341.4063).

September Spread (Volatile) ±121.9874

December Spread (Stable) ±34.7997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 19.2547 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2357.5813) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2090.4631), the exchange rate shifted by +267.1183 (+12.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 2357.5813

2016 Avg (December) 2090.4631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2133.1513	2012.2771	2074.5009
February	2144.9287	2095.5935	2112.7264
March	2145.7382	2044.2456	2093.4717
April	2202.7835	2102.1666	2145.4784
May	2243.3244	2177.4469	2200.6012
June	2247.3088	2182.2914	2206.7850
July	2276.2136	2213.6874	2244.1831
August	2294.6349	2224.5721	2252.3426
September	2372.8503	2250.8629	2324.9394
October	2348.0016	2284.2975	2314.8020
November	2362.4551	2288.2599	2321.3244
December	2376.2060	2341.4063	2357.5813