2017 SOS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0695 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.8843 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9749 BIF

2017 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 3.0695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 2.8843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1852 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9074 to the December average rate of 3.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0695 was up 1.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,347 BIF

2016 Average 13,643 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 14,421 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 926.10 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0449

2.8950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.9358, compared to 3.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0994 BIF (High: 3.0624 / Low: 2.9630). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 BIF (High: 2.9382 / Low: 2.9198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0994

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.0324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1076 (+3.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.0324

2016 Avg (December) 2.9248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9448	2.8880	2.9074
February	2.9640	2.8843	2.9246
March	2.9876	2.9191	2.9344
April	2.9382	2.9198	2.9280
May	2.9826	2.9199	2.9429
June	2.9986	2.9337	2.9773
July	3.0083	2.9373	2.9848
August	3.0351	2.9559	3.0047
September	3.0278	2.9582	3.0050
October	3.0418	2.9987	3.0263
November	3.0624	2.9630	3.0309
December	3.0695	2.9815	3.0324