YEARLY HIGH
1314.5988 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1152.6664 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1248.4101 BIF

2017 SGD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1314.5988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1152.6664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.9324 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1175.2092 to the December average rate of 1306.4107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1314.5988 was up 4.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 1252.6304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,572,994 BIF
2016 Average 5,857,286 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,763,332 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809,661.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1319.5308
1162.0891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1210.0481, compared to 1286.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.7242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1210.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1286.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 45.4364 BIF (High: 1279.3536 / Low: 1233.9172). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6941 BIF (High: 1218.7770 / Low: 1209.0830).

July Spread (Volatile) ±45.4364
April Spread (Stable) ±9.6941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.4218 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1306.4107) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1166.3167), the exchange rate shifted by +140.0940 (+12.01%).

2017 Avg (December) 1306.4107
2016 Avg (December) 1166.3167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1196.2270 1152.6664 1175.2092
February 1210.4479 1186.6922 1197.0434
March 1227.2391 1190.0248 1207.0506
April 1218.7770 1209.0830 1213.7755
May 1243.4775 1200.8640 1221.1985
June 1254.8502 1241.4517 1246.0111
July 1279.3536 1233.9172 1258.8348
August 1288.3799 1266.5925 1277.5866
September 1303.2347 1277.8023 1293.1717
October 1299.3248 1280.9756 1289.7499
November 1309.2937 1286.7545 1294.8795
December 1314.5988 1295.5094 1306.4107