YEARLY HIGH
202.2366 BIF
YEARLY LOW
190.4175 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.9240 BIF

2017 SVC to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 202.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 190.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8191 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.0234 to the December average rate of 200.9245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 202.2366 was up 4.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 193.1655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,011,183 BIF
2016 Average 924,521 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 952,088 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,095.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

201.8146
191.1333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 194.2332, compared to 199.6149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.2332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.6149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 4.7180 BIF (High: 198.9175 / Low: 194.1995). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7524 BIF (High: 197.8365 / Low: 196.0841).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.7180
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7524

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 0.2487 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 200.9245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 191.5114), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4131 (+4.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 200.9245
2016 Avg (December) 191.5114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.6864 190.4175 192.0234
February 195.0092 192.8511 193.4857
March 197.4480 193.1990 194.0455
April 195.3782 193.1700 193.7969
May 197.4374 193.1113 194.8110
June 197.8365 196.0841 197.2365
July 198.9175 194.1995 197.4509
August 200.2983 197.8129 198.9128
September 200.7767 198.3152 199.3552
October 202.1971 199.1047 200.3479
November 201.5695 199.6645 200.6984
December 202.2366 200.2214 200.9245