YEARLY HIGH
237.6544 BIF
YEARLY LOW
222.6065 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.0838 BIF

2017 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 237.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 222.6065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0480 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.9768 to the December average rate of 235.9144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 237.6544 was down 39.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 394.3707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,188,272 BIF
2016 Average 1,392,677 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,113,032 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,239.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

237.0393
223.5402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 225.7823, compared to 234.3853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.7823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.3853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.8646 BIF (High: 232.9914 / Low: 226.1268). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1857 BIF (High: 230.0834 / Low: 227.8977).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.8646
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3117 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 235.5338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 231.1193), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4145 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (October) 235.5338
2016 Avg (October) 231.1193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.3335 223.2507 224.9768
February 226.3322 222.9727 224.6652
March 227.8430 222.6065 224.8040
April 226.5801 223.8573 224.9154
May 228.8244 224.4577 225.9560
June 230.0834 227.8977 229.3766
July 232.9914 226.1268 230.7367
August 235.6128 232.0853 233.6978
September 236.2245 233.2616 234.7113
October 237.6544 234.4119 235.5338
November 236.7884 234.2917 235.7177
December 237.6477 235.2056 235.9144