2017 XAF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2169 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.6576 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9677 BIF

2017 XAF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.2169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.6576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5593 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7193 to the December average rate of 3.1750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2169 was up 11.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,085 BIF

2016 Average 13,619 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 13,288 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,796.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2206

2.6737

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 2.8028, compared to 3.1325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8028

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1551 BIF (High: 3.1079 / Low: 2.9528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 BIF (High: 3.1676 / Low: 3.1045).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1551

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

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 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.1750) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4850 (+18.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.1750

2016 Avg (December) 2.6900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7759	2.6576	2.7193
February	2.7899	2.7214	2.7451
March	2.8274	2.7122	2.7623
April	2.8260	2.7409	2.7708
May	2.9430	2.8088	2.8699
June	3.0007	2.9332	2.9495
July	3.1079	2.9528	3.0316
August	3.1771	3.0984	3.1326
September	3.2086	3.1249	3.1709
October	3.1676	3.1045	3.1417
November	3.2032	3.1002	3.1434
December	3.2169	3.1437	3.1750