2017 SLL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3077 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2242 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2309 BIF

2017 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.2242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2477 to the December average rate of 0.2300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3077 was down 27.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,538 BIF

2016 Average 1,712 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,121 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.45 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2498

0.2250

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SLL 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 0.2315, compared to 0.2302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0828 BIF (High: 0.3077 / Low: 0.2249). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BIF (High: 0.2307 / Low: 0.2286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2477) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3764), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1287 (-34.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2477

2016 Avg (January) 0.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3077	0.2249	0.2477
February	0.2311	0.2265	0.2286
March	0.2358	0.2242	0.2281
April	0.2288	0.2260	0.2270
May	0.2312	0.2258	0.2278
June	0.2318	0.2280	0.2297
July	0.2315	0.2251	0.2299
August	0.2323	0.2288	0.2309
September	0.2330	0.2283	0.2313
October	0.2316	0.2281	0.2296
November	0.2307	0.2286	0.2298
December	0.2312	0.2288	0.2300