2017 XDR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2503.8992 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2233.9186 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2389.4321 BIF

2017 XDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2503.8992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2233.9186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 269.9806 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2270.2800 to the December average rate of 2489.6554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2503.8992 was up 5.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 2377.9518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,519,496 BIF

2016 Average 11,234,977 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,169,593 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349,902.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2511.5929

2248.3424

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2316.5248, compared to 2462.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.8146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2316.5248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2462.3394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 91.9541 BIF (High: 2443.2099 / Low: 2351.2558). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.1522 BIF (High: 2400.2132 / Low: 2373.0610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±91.9541

June Spread (Stable) ±27.1522

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 9.0288 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2489.6554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2256.3081), the exchange rate shifted by +233.3473 (+10.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 2489.6554

2016 Avg (December) 2256.3081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2310.8501	2233.9186	2270.2800
February	2321.5694	2278.5482	2294.6713
March	2340.4000	2260.9919	2297.4295
April	2334.1417	2294.4449	2310.0725
May	2382.1389	2316.0137	2341.9361
June	2400.2132	2373.0610	2384.7596
July	2443.2099	2351.2558	2406.9351
August	2481.5629	2425.0436	2453.1683
September	2501.9338	2452.0681	2480.5548
October	2497.5979	2457.6658	2471.5260
November	2495.3076	2457.3394	2472.1970
December	2503.8992	2471.6469	2489.6554