YEARLY HIGH
1.2982 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9173 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0441 LBP

2017 CDF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.2982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.9173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3809 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2429 to the December average rate of 0.9608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2982 was down 21.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6603, 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 6,491 LBP
2016 Average 7,830 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,586 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,904.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2726
0.9164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to LBP 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 1.1266, compared to 0.9616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1075 LBP (High: 1.2982 / Low: 1.1907). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 LBP (High: 0.9760 / Low: 0.9623).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3867 (-23.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2429
2016 Avg (January) 1.6296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2982 1.1907 1.2429
February 1.2107 1.1537 1.1855
March 1.1546 1.1131 1.1316
April 1.1194 1.0754 1.0961
May 1.0771 1.0528 1.0669
June 1.0549 1.0076 1.0366
July 1.0129 0.9242 0.9684
August 0.9784 0.9173 0.9461
September 0.9760 0.9623 0.9673
October 0.9748 0.9571 0.9641
November 0.9774 0.9553 0.9631
December 0.9741 0.9462 0.9608