YEARLY HIGH
0.0505 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0441 CDF

2017 IRR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IRR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0383 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0505 was up 27.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253 CDF
2016 Average 161 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 185 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0495
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0416, compared to 0.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0040 CDF (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CDF (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0466).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0485) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+49.25%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0485
2016 Avg (August) 0.0325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0394 0.0370 0.0383
February 0.0405 0.0384 0.0393
March 0.0417 0.0403 0.0410
April 0.0433 0.0417 0.0424
May 0.0440 0.0431 0.0436
June 0.0460 0.0440 0.0448
July 0.0497 0.0458 0.0477
August 0.0505 0.0467 0.0485
September 0.0471 0.0466 0.0468
October 0.0469 0.0452 0.0462
November 0.0457 0.0449 0.0453
December 0.0455 0.0439 0.0448