2017 CAD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1307.9620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 866.8524.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 441.1096 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 918.9846 to the December average rate of 1236.8932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1307.9620 was up 46.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 893.4173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CAD to CDF 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 1006.8771, compared to 1245.0583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 238.1812 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 162.7020 CDF (High: 1307.9620 / Low: 1145.2600). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.6113 CDF (High: 1038.6443 / Low: 1013.0330).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 24.5477 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1225.1777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 730.3742), the exchange rate shifted by +494.8035 (+67.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 962.6535 | 866.8524 | 918.9846 |
| February | 997.0980 | 952.3590 | 971.3055 |
| March | 1014.6410 | 977.5259 | 993.7186 |
| April | 1038.6443 | 1013.0330 | 1024.5669 |
| May | 1065.1750 | 1017.4039 | 1040.2003 |
| June | 1146.3838 | 1057.1751 | 1092.4864 |
| July | 1307.9620 | 1145.2600 | 1225.1777 |
| August | 1307.3955 | 1227.7471 | 1263.4299 |
| September | 1290.7512 | 1251.9929 | 1268.8879 |
| October | 1262.2341 | 1212.2409 | 1244.3402 |
| November | 1245.1552 | 1214.0065 | 1231.6210 |
| December | 1268.2959 | 1213.4127 | 1236.8932 |