YEARLY HIGH
1948.5063 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1212.0207 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1652.6609 CDF

2017 EUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1948.5063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1212.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 736.4855 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1291.0420 to the December average rate of 1868.5541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1948.5063 was up 56.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1249.0071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,742,531 CDF
2016 Average 5,352,369 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,060,104 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,682,427.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1941.4239
1231.9164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1456.8138, compared to 1848.5081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 391.6943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1456.8138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1848.5081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 214.6958 CDF (High: 1910.5356 / Low: 1695.8399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.7251 CDF (High: 1874.2621 / Low: 1833.5370).

July Spread (Volatile) ±214.6958
September Spread (Stable) ±40.7251

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 23.6852 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.6852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1882.2983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1094.2612), the exchange rate shifted by +788.0370 (+72.02%).

2017 Avg (August) 1882.2983
2016 Avg (August) 1094.2612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1354.3033 1212.0207 1291.0420
February 1385.6300 1326.4843 1354.4257
March 1467.9700 1377.7771 1422.6154
April 1532.6334 1438.5560 1475.7352
May 1606.0343 1530.3734 1564.3418
June 1699.9312 1602.1625 1632.7225
July 1910.5356 1695.8399 1794.2250
August 1948.5063 1834.6218 1882.2983
September 1874.2621 1833.5370 1858.6130
October 1863.3028 1817.9802 1841.9963
November 1879.2619 1812.1984 1845.3616
December 1914.7429 1844.8329 1868.5541