YEARLY HIGH
1307.9620 CDF
YEARLY LOW
866.8524 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1125.9677 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,539,810 CDF
2016 Average 3,655,931 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,334,262 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,205,548.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1303.8782
883.9942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1006.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1245.0583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±162.7020
April Spread (Stable) ±25.6113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (July) 1225.1777
2016 Avg (July) 730.3742

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