2017 ZWL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ZWL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ZWL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1771.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1666.7399.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.2601 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1679.9787 to the December average rate of 1758.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1771.0000 was up 4.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1688.7275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ZWL to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1699.0051, compared to 1746.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.1876 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 46.6739 BIF (High: 1737.6500 / Low: 1690.9761). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1503 BIF (High: 1727.6503 / Low: 1715.5000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1758.6880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1675.5565), the exchange rate shifted by +83.1315 (+4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1700.0000 | 1666.7399 | 1679.9787 |
| February | 1706.0000 | 1678.6500 | 1693.1602 |
| March | 1719.0753 | 1679.2319 | 1696.1893 |
| April | 1710.0000 | 1689.4511 | 1697.2322 |
| May | 1723.4503 | 1691.8500 | 1703.1335 |
| June | 1727.6503 | 1715.5000 | 1724.3370 |
| July | 1737.6500 | 1690.9761 | 1725.0178 |
| August | 1752.4881 | 1726.2503 | 1738.3948 |
| September | 1757.0381 | 1735.0000 | 1745.7825 |
| October | 1770.0501 | 1745.9000 | 1753.6481 |
| November | 1763.6000 | 1745.0048 | 1755.6255 |
| December | 1771.0000 | 1752.3631 | 1758.6880 |