2017 BBD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

826.5027 CDF

YEARLY LOW

577.8770 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

728.5638 CDF

2017 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 826.5027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 577.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 248.6257 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 606.8845 to the December average rate of 788.9357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 826.5027 was up 38.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 595.9684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,132,514 CDF

2016 Average 2,420,193 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,889,385 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243,128.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

815.2172

587.9451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 671.8017, compared to 785.3259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 113.5242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 671.8017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 785.3259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 70.0619 CDF (High: 813.0619 / Low: 743.0000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0096 CDF (High: 787.4504 / Low: 781.4408).

July Spread (Volatile) ±70.0619

October Spread (Stable) ±6.0096

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 16.2769 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 796.2779) against the same month in 2016 (average: 488.3625), the exchange rate shifted by +307.9154 (+63.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 796.2779

2016 Avg (August) 488.3625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	632.7165	577.8770	606.8845
February	655.5000	618.6220	636.5379
March	675.7991	653.8462	664.9470
April	702.6825	675.7991	688.5028
May	714.4315	699.6086	707.0658
June	746.4349	714.4315	726.8719
July	813.0619	743.0000	777.4037
August	826.5027	769.4129	796.2779
September	783.0000	775.2404	780.0010
October	787.4504	781.4408	783.7186
November	792.5000	781.4408	785.6184
December	798.0000	781.4408	788.9357