YEARLY HIGH
1310.7523 CDF
YEARLY LOW
841.0771 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1118.9080 CDF

2017 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1310.7523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 841.0771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 469.6752 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 905.6644 to the December average rate of 1207.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1310.7523 was up 49.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 877.5021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,553,762 CDF
2016 Average 3,600,895 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,205,386 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348,375.99 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1296.1161
870.1687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to CDF 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 1013.7821, compared to 1224.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 210.2519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1013.7821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1224.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 162.4577 CDF (High: 1298.7846 / Low: 1136.3269). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.4463 CDF (High: 1051.7027 / Low: 1025.2564).

July Spread (Volatile) ±162.4577
April Spread (Stable) ±26.4463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 23.3330 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.3330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1260.6205) against the same month in 2016 (average: 744.3787), the exchange rate shifted by +516.2418 (+69.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 1260.6205
2016 Avg (August) 744.3787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 955.9457 841.0771 905.6644
February 1001.9565 942.3535 975.8310
March 1037.9044 993.2645 1013.7337
April 1051.7027 1025.2564 1038.2370
May 1071.1470 1034.2158 1051.0419
June 1142.7262 1054.5582 1098.1847
July 1298.7846 1136.3269 1214.0432
August 1310.7523 1219.6196 1260.6205
September 1253.8924 1225.5684 1243.3499
October 1238.8973 1197.1270 1221.0639
November 1209.8707 1180.6471 1197.7310
December 1245.5099 1182.6313 1207.3953