YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0284 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 PHP

2017 BIF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0299 was down 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150 PHP
2016 Average 147 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 142 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.77 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0297
0.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to PHP 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0011 PHP (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PHP (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0290).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0293) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+3.39%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0293
2016 Avg (July) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0293 0.0296
February 0.0298 0.0293 0.0295
March 0.0299 0.0292 0.0296
April 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
May 0.0296 0.0288 0.0293
June 0.0293 0.0286 0.0289
July 0.0299 0.0291 0.0293
August 0.0298 0.0287 0.0293
September 0.0294 0.0290 0.0292
October 0.0296 0.0291 0.0293
November 0.0294 0.0286 0.0290
December 0.0289 0.0284 0.0286