YEARLY HIGH
0.4048 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2413 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3034 KMF

2017 CDF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1635 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3815 to the December average rate of 0.2636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4048 was down 18.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4984, 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 2,024 KMF
2016 Average 2,299 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,207 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 817.36 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3937
0.2483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to KMF 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 0.3404, compared to 0.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0408 KMF (High: 0.4048 / Low: 0.3640). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 KMF (High: 0.2685 / Low: 0.2627).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3815) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1058 (-21.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3815
2016 Avg (January) 0.4873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4048 0.3640 0.3815
February 0.3709 0.3552 0.3634
March 0.3568 0.3354 0.3464
April 0.3419 0.3213 0.3341
May 0.3219 0.3068 0.3150
June 0.3080 0.2896 0.3017
July 0.2904 0.2579 0.2751
August 0.2710 0.2413 0.2604
September 0.2685 0.2627 0.2650
October 0.2711 0.2640 0.2671
November 0.2718 0.2625 0.2671
December 0.2679 0.2575 0.2636