YEARLY HIGH
59.2686 BIF
YEARLY LOW
51.7025 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.6346 BIF

2017 TWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 59.2686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 51.7025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5661 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9630 to the December average rate of 58.7147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.2686 was up 11.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.3725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296,343 BIF
2016 Average 250,859 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 258,512 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,830.63 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

59.2899
52.3878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 55.4206, compared to 57.8486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.4206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.8486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.4782 BIF (High: 54.1807 / Low: 51.7025). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6382 BIF (High: 58.7235 / Low: 58.0853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4782
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 58.7147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.3444), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3703 (+12.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 58.7147
2016 Avg (December) 52.3444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1807 51.7025 52.9630
February 55.4876 54.1316 54.8523
March 56.4538 54.1458 55.3336
April 56.3437 55.4901 55.8651
May 57.3418 56.0304 56.5241
June 57.3632 56.6305 56.9852
July 57.4487 55.7061 56.6977
August 58.0329 56.8631 57.4622
September 58.4666 57.2069 57.9378
October 58.5586 57.5523 57.9471
November 58.7235 58.0853 58.3320
December 59.2686 58.3806 58.7147