2017 CDF to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CDF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CDF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.4029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 4.5644.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8385 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6707 to the December average rate of 4.8466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4029 was up 5.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CDF to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4940, compared to 4.8299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6640 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.7571 SLL (High: 6.4029 / Low: 4.6459). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 SLL (High: 4.8620 / Low: 4.8228).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.6707) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4762), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1945 (+26.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4029 | 4.6459 | 5.6707 |
| February | 5.9822 | 5.6586 | 5.8195 |
| March | 5.7088 | 5.3901 | 5.5930 |
| April | 5.5315 | 5.3189 | 5.4301 |
| May | 5.3360 | 5.2174 | 5.2866 |
| June | 5.2664 | 5.0070 | 5.1641 |
| July | 5.0219 | 4.6276 | 4.8288 |
| August | 4.8998 | 4.5644 | 4.7289 |
| September | 4.8620 | 4.8228 | 4.8392 |
| October | 4.9028 | 4.8281 | 4.8738 |
| November | 4.8916 | 4.8223 | 4.8622 |
| December | 4.9016 | 4.7948 | 4.8466 |