YEARLY HIGH
9.2398 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.4633 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1502 CDF

2017 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 9.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 6.4633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7765 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7929 to the December average rate of 8.8269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.2398 was up 38.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.6808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 46,199 CDF
2016 Average 27,242 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 32,317 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,882.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.1338
6.5801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CDF 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 7.5132, compared to 8.7873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8236 CDF (High: 9.1359 / Low: 8.3124). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0770 CDF (High: 8.8096 / Low: 8.7326).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8236
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1936 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 8.9210) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5067), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4143 (+62.00%).

2017 Avg (August) 8.9210
2016 Avg (August) 5.5067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0736 6.4633 6.7929
February 7.3334 6.9438 7.1141
March 7.5605 7.3068 7.4335
April 7.8613 7.5521 7.7010
May 7.9927 7.8182 7.9067
June 8.3508 7.9838 8.1308
July 9.1359 8.3124 8.6997
August 9.2398 8.5982 8.9210
September 8.7522 8.6730 8.7273
October 8.8096 8.7326 8.7644
November 8.8562 8.7326 8.7846
December 8.9377 8.7326 8.8269