2017 LRD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2192 CDF

YEARLY LOW

12.1713 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0581 CDF

2017 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 18.2192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 12.1713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0479 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9639 to the December average rate of 12.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.2192 was up 40.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.9317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,096 CDF

2016 Average 54,193 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 60,856 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,239.56 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.1969

12.1530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 14.2903, compared to 13.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.8416 CDF (High: 18.2192 / Low: 13.3776). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2658 CDF (High: 12.7190 / Low: 12.4532).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.8416

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5190 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 14.2575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.6429), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6146 (+33.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 14.2575

2016 Avg (August) 10.6429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3251	12.1713	12.9639
February	13.9474	13.2204	13.5089
March	14.3935	13.9116	14.1529
April	14.9513	14.3793	14.6159
May	15.3650	14.8677	15.0215
June	15.8930	15.1207	15.4786
July	18.0698	15.8930	16.7765
August	18.2192	13.3776	14.2575
September	13.5814	13.2426	13.3446
October	13.3864	13.0959	13.2451
November	13.1980	12.5030	12.7580
December	12.7190	12.4532	12.5733