2017 SZL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

142.7636 BIF

YEARLY LOW

120.9535 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.5235 BIF

2017 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 142.7636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 120.9535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8101 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.0155 to the December average rate of 133.9939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 142.7636 was up 13.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 125.3775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 713,818 BIF

2016 Average 552,545 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 604,768 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,050.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

134.9917

123.0176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 128.6982, compared to 130.3488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6982

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.3488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 15.0869 BIF (High: 142.7636 / Low: 127.6767). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0812 BIF (High: 136.0930 / Low: 132.0119).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.0869

June Spread (Stable) ±4.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.3108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 133.9939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.7319), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2620 (+10.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 133.9939

2016 Avg (December) 120.7319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	127.1963	121.3683	124.0155
February	131.4021	125.6108	128.2366
March	136.7824	126.4778	131.3845
April	130.9550	122.6246	126.0737
May	132.6976	124.0641	128.5670
June	136.0930	132.0119	133.9119
July	134.0719	127.0563	131.3503
August	134.0778	128.6408	131.3507
September	135.9861	128.8526	132.8472
October	131.5634	123.4462	128.1198
November	128.3628	120.9535	124.4307
December	142.7636	127.6767	133.9939