YEARLY HIGH
0.0115 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0094 SCR

2017 CDF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0115 was down 25.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0155, 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 58 SCR
2016 Average 69 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.46 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0113
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SCR 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 SCR (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SCR (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0110) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-21.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0110
2016 Avg (January) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0115 0.0105 0.0110
February 0.0108 0.0102 0.0106
March 0.0103 0.0098 0.0101
April 0.0101 0.0095 0.0098
May 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
June 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
July 0.0092 0.0083 0.0087
August 0.0089 0.0082 0.0085
September 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0090 0.0085 0.0087
November 0.0090 0.0084 0.0088
December 0.0090 0.0085 0.0088