YEARLY HIGH
0.7825 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5444 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6229 KPW

2017 CDF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.5444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2381 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7419 to the December average rate of 0.5704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7825 was down 20.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9883, 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 3,913 KPW
2016 Average 4,669 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,722 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.50 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7596
0.5477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to KPW 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 0.6726, compared to 0.5732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0717 KPW (High: 0.7825 / Low: 0.7108). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 KPW (High: 0.5759 / Low: 0.5715).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0717
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2291 (-23.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7419
2016 Avg (January) 0.9711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7825 0.7108 0.7419
February 0.7242 0.6864 0.7073
March 0.6883 0.6658 0.6769
April 0.6659 0.6403 0.6537
May 0.6433 0.6298 0.6365
June 0.6299 0.6029 0.6192
July 0.6057 0.5534 0.5793
August 0.5849 0.5444 0.5654
September 0.5805 0.5747 0.5769
October 0.5759 0.5715 0.5742
November 0.5759 0.5678 0.5728
December 0.5759 0.5639 0.5704