YEARLY HIGH
0.4977 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3516 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4007 SOS

2017 CDF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.3516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1461 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4763 to the December average rate of 0.3676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4977 was down 26.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6737, 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 2,489 SOS
2016 Average 3,082 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,758 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730.35 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4876
0.3522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SOS 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 0.4325, compared to 0.3690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0412 SOS (High: 0.4977 / Low: 0.4566). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SOS (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.3672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1915 (-28.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4763
2016 Avg (January) 0.6678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4977 0.4566 0.4763
February 0.4671 0.4397 0.4550
March 0.4427 0.4282 0.4347
April 0.4293 0.4126 0.4210
May 0.4122 0.4039 0.4093
June 0.4052 0.3873 0.3985
July 0.3886 0.3546 0.3720
August 0.3802 0.3516 0.3635
September 0.3785 0.3689 0.3724
October 0.3744 0.3672 0.3697
November 0.3769 0.3651 0.3687
December 0.3726 0.3613 0.3676