YEARLY HIGH
0.0822 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0549 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0717 LRD

2017 CDF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0772 to the December average rate of 0.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0822 was down 17.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0994, 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 411 LRD
2016 Average 463 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 274 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.37 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0815
0.0577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to LRD 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 0.0703, compared to 0.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0199 LRD (High: 0.0748 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LRD (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0747).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0772) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-16.40%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0772
2016 Avg (January) 0.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0822 0.0750 0.0772
February 0.0756 0.0717 0.0740
March 0.0719 0.0695 0.0707
April 0.0695 0.0669 0.0684
May 0.0673 0.0651 0.0666
June 0.0661 0.0629 0.0646
July 0.0629 0.0553 0.0597
August 0.0748 0.0549 0.0706
September 0.0755 0.0736 0.0749
October 0.0764 0.0747 0.0755
November 0.0800 0.0758 0.0784
December 0.0803 0.0786 0.0795