YEARLY HIGH
16.9677 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.0075 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1177 BIF

2017 VUV to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 16.9677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 15.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9602 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4280 to the December average rate of 16.4444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9677 was up 5.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.0894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,839 BIF
2016 Average 74,356 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 75,038 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,801.07 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.8804
15.2959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 15.6881, compared to 16.5473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.9127 BIF (High: 16.7725 / Low: 15.8598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2706 BIF (High: 15.7057 / Low: 15.4351).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1359 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 16.7484) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.6651), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0833 (+6.92%).

2017 Avg (September) 16.7484
2016 Avg (September) 15.6651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7499 15.0075 15.4280
February 15.9266 15.6279 15.7900
March 16.0474 15.3736 15.6979
April 15.7057 15.4351 15.5990
May 15.9588 15.2570 15.5789
June 16.1755 15.8200 16.0348
July 16.7725 15.8598 16.3301
August 16.8645 16.4940 16.6591
September 16.9677 16.4103 16.7484
October 16.7429 16.4176 16.6125
November 16.5920 16.3201 16.4892
December 16.6437 16.2726 16.4444