2017 SVC to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |