2017 KPW to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8369 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.2779 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6190 CDF

2017 KPW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.8369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.2779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5589 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3489 to the December average rate of 1.7532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8369 was up 38.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,184 CDF

2016 Average 5,379 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,390 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,794.57 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8116

1.3068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.4929, compared to 1.7452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1560 CDF (High: 1.8070 / Low: 1.6509). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 CDF (High: 1.7499 / Low: 1.7365).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1560

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.7695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6842 (+63.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.7695

2016 Avg (August) 1.0853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4068	1.2779	1.3489
February	1.4568	1.3809	1.4141
March	1.5019	1.4528	1.4776
April	1.5617	1.5016	1.5300
May	1.5878	1.5545	1.5712
June	1.6586	1.5875	1.6153
July	1.8070	1.6509	1.7276
August	1.8369	1.7098	1.7695
September	1.7400	1.7228	1.7333
October	1.7499	1.7365	1.7416
November	1.7611	1.7365	1.7458
December	1.7733	1.7365	1.7532