YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0316 GMD

2017 CDF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0382 was down 18.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191 GMD
2016 Average 218 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 140 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.06 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0366
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to GMD 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 GMD (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GMD (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0294).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0426), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-15.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0359
2016 Avg (January) 0.0426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0345 0.0359
February 0.0355 0.0339 0.0347
March 0.0341 0.0332 0.0336
April 0.0335 0.0322 0.0328
May 0.0329 0.0323 0.0326
June 0.0323 0.0308 0.0316
July 0.0310 0.0283 0.0296
August 0.0300 0.0279 0.0288
September 0.0297 0.0294 0.0295
October 0.0304 0.0292 0.0300
November 0.0304 0.0299 0.0302
December 0.0305 0.0298 0.0301