YEARLY HIGH
215.8102 CDF
YEARLY LOW
144.8494 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.5864 CDF

2017 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 215.8102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 144.8494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.9607 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.5412 to the December average rate of 202.9329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 215.8102 was up 42.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 151.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,079,051 CDF
2016 Average 611,996 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 724,247 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,803.70 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

210.8358
149.4235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 171.5625, compared to 201.6103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.5625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.6103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 20.6881 CDF (High: 209.4515 / Low: 188.7634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4237 CDF (High: 201.5935 / Low: 199.1698).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.6881
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4237

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 4.7857 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 205.7181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 124.8262), the exchange rate shifted by +80.8919 (+64.80%).

2017 Avg (August) 205.7181
2016 Avg (August) 124.8262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.1161 144.8494 154.5412
February 168.5345 159.0964 163.5626
March 174.1240 168.4362 171.1370
April 179.2241 172.5015 176.0943
May 181.9694 177.5384 179.4951
June 188.9276 180.5033 184.5450
July 209.4515 188.7634 198.7151
August 215.8102 197.1065 205.7181
September 202.4486 199.3953 200.9324
October 201.5935 199.1698 200.6786
November 202.5971 197.5630 200.6846
December 205.5168 200.0316 202.9329