YEARLY HIGH
17.6832 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.6332 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2957 BIF

2017 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.6832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.6332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0500 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9290 to the December average rate of 17.4526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.6832 was up 11.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.9287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,416 BIF
2016 Average 74,976 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 73,166 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,250.10 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.7050
14.6767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 15.3748, compared to 17.2165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.5099 BIF (High: 16.4061 / Low: 14.8962). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3469 BIF (High: 17.4118 / Low: 17.0650).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5099
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3469

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 0.1605 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.4526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7778), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6749 (+18.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.4526
2016 Avg (December) 14.7778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2324 14.6332 14.9290
February 16.4061 14.8962 15.1017
March 15.5342 14.8019 15.1423
April 15.5109 15.0559 15.1857
May 16.0879 15.3861 15.7278
June 16.4644 16.0497 16.1623
July 17.0839 16.1982 16.6484
August 17.4641 17.0319 17.2195
September 17.6376 17.1774 17.4301
October 17.4118 17.0650 17.2696
November 17.6080 17.0417 17.2788
December 17.6832 17.2806 17.4526