YEARLY HIGH
3.2169 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.6597 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9658 BIF

2017 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF 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 4, dropping to 2.6597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5572 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7148 to the December average rate of 3.1750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2169 was up 11.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,085 BIF
2016 Average 13,577 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 13,299 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,786.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2210
2.6688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 2.7995, compared to 3.1320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1625 BIF (High: 3.1079 / Low: 2.9455). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 BIF (High: 2.9925 / Low: 2.9318).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1625
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

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: 2.6925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4825 (+17.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.1750
2016 Avg (December) 2.6925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7748 2.6597 2.7148
February 2.7859 2.7168 2.7404
March 2.8219 2.7071 2.7565
April 2.8257 2.7441 2.7698
May 2.9407 2.8139 2.8683
June 2.9925 2.9318 2.9470
July 3.1079 2.9455 3.0287
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