YEARLY HIGH
2.8996 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.7770 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1657 MGA

2017 CDF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.8996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.7770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1226 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7063 to the December average rate of 2.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8996 was down 18.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5708, 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 14,498 MGA
2016 Average 16,473 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,885 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,613.12 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7907
1.7781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to MGA 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 2.3789, compared to 1.9525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3642 MGA (High: 2.8996 / Low: 2.5354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 MGA (High: 1.9453 / Low: 1.8921).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3642
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7582 (-21.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7063
2016 Avg (January) 3.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8996 2.5354 2.7063
February 2.5980 2.3379 2.4770
March 2.4888 2.3227 2.3961
April 2.3852 2.2602 2.3253
May 2.2740 2.1503 2.2131
June 2.2269 2.0318 2.1553
July 2.0616 1.8088 1.9047
August 1.9256 1.7770 1.8625
September 1.9453 1.8921 1.9158
October 2.0196 1.9244 1.9640
November 2.0620 1.9963 2.0231
December 2.0738 1.9972 2.0449