YEARLY HIGH
0.1841 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1230 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1600 CDF

2017 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.1841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0611 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1296 to the December average rate of 0.1750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1841 was up 41.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 920 CDF
2016 Average 581 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 615 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1831
0.1248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1452, compared to 0.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0182 CDF (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CDF (High: 0.1752 / Low: 0.1729).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1783) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0703 (+65.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1783
2016 Avg (August) 0.1080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1358 0.1230 0.1296
February 0.1422 0.1334 0.1358
March 0.1465 0.1402 0.1426
April 0.1541 0.1452 0.1485
May 0.1573 0.1508 0.1543
June 0.1644 0.1567 0.1603
July 0.1820 0.1639 0.1726
August 0.1841 0.1716 0.1783
September 0.1752 0.1729 0.1740
October 0.1760 0.1732 0.1745
November 0.1755 0.1725 0.1743
December 0.1773 0.1730 0.1750