YEARLY HIGH
25.9602 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.9770 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4166 CDF

2017 INR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 25.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 16.9770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9832 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8321 to the December average rate of 24.5718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.9602 was up 47.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.6144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,490,056 CDF
2016 Average 3,602,723 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,244,260 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,245,796.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.5992
17.1261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 20.4789, compared to 24.3544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.3588 CDF (High: 25.3553 / Low: 22.9965). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4272 CDF (High: 22.1494 / Low: 21.7223).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.3588
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4272

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 0.6780 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 24.8931) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.5910), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3021 (+70.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 24.8931
2016 Avg (August) 14.5910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5889 16.9770 17.8321
February 19.6506 18.4357 19.0081
March 20.8616 19.5567 20.1925
April 21.8768 20.8558 21.3363
May 22.1494 21.7223 21.9498
June 23.1374 22.1821 22.5542
July 25.3553 22.9965 24.1302
August 25.9602 24.0421 24.8931
September 24.4257 23.8084 24.2151
October 24.2786 23.8311 24.0917
November 24.4305 23.8820 24.2243
December 24.9801 24.2213 24.5718