YEARLY HIGH
1.0902 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.7703 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9657 CDF

2017 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.7703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3199 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8052 to the December average rate of 1.0409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0902 was up 37.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,451 CDF
2016 Average 3,207 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,852 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,599.37 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

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LBP 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 0.8912, compared to 1.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0947 CDF (High: 1.0820 / Low: 0.9873). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 CDF (High: 1.0391 / Low: 1.0246).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0947
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0145

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 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0574) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4103 (+63.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0574
2016 Avg (August) 0.6471

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Month High Low Average
January 0.8399 0.7703 0.8052
February 0.8668 0.8260 0.8436
March 0.8984 0.8661 0.8838
April 0.9299 0.8933 0.9125
May 0.9498 0.9284 0.9374
June 0.9924 0.9479 0.9648
July 1.0820 0.9873 1.0335
August 1.0902 1.0221 1.0574
September 1.0391 1.0246 1.0338
October 1.0448 1.0258 1.0373
November 1.0468 1.0232 1.0384
December 1.0569 1.0266 1.0409