YEARLY HIGH
1.2104 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.8512 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0705 CDF

2017 MMK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.8512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3592 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8946 to the December average rate of 1.1617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2104 was up 37.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,052 CDF
2016 Average 3,919 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,256 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,795.93 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1987
0.8670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.9859, compared to 1.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1101 CDF (High: 1.1995 / Low: 1.0894). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 CDF (High: 1.1590 / Low: 1.1424).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3523 (+43.04%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1711
2016 Avg (August) 0.8187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9285 0.8512 0.8946
February 0.9579 0.9088 0.9300
March 0.9882 0.9605 0.9733
April 1.0297 0.9882 1.0125
May 1.0450 1.0255 1.0375
June 1.0912 1.0446 1.0674
July 1.1995 1.0894 1.1413
August 1.2104 1.1323 1.1711
September 1.1585 1.1361 1.1462
October 1.1590 1.1424 1.1511
November 1.1690 1.1408 1.1597
December 1.1799 1.1441 1.1617