YEARLY HIGH
68.6958 BIF
YEARLY LOW
60.3097 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.7978 BIF

2017 UAH to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 68.6958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 60.3097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3861 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.6672 to the December average rate of 63.8578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 68.6958 was up 1.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.9451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,479 BIF
2016 Average 316,641 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 301,548 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,930.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

68.5372
61.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 63.4927, compared to 66.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.4927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.0175 BIF (High: 63.3272 / Low: 60.3097). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9770 BIF (High: 66.5846 / Low: 65.6076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0175
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9403 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 67.9127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7872 (+2.70%).

2017 Avg (August) 67.9127
2016 Avg (August) 66.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3272 60.3097 61.6672
February 63.3496 61.8959 62.5149
March 64.2848 62.2481 62.9010
April 63.9582 62.3552 63.2045
May 65.6163 63.6549 64.5213
June 66.5846 65.6076 66.1475
July 67.3324 65.3327 66.5700
August 68.6958 66.8187 67.9127
September 67.8099 65.2647 66.6837
October 66.5498 65.2918 65.7949
November 66.5616 64.6530 65.7981
December 65.3659 62.4286 63.8578