YEARLY HIGH
4.5537 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.2078 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0485 CDF

2017 MRO to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 4.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.2078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3459 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3854 to the December average rate of 4.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5537 was up 36.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,769 CDF
2016 Average 13,790 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 16,039 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,729.45 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5463
3.2798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.7367, compared to 4.3604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3645 CDF (High: 4.4954 / Low: 4.1309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 CDF (High: 4.2899 / Low: 4.2387).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3645
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

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 0.1115 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.3812) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7483), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6329 (+59.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.3812
2016 Avg (August) 2.7483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5292 3.2078 3.3854
February 3.6518 3.4516 3.5453
March 3.7567 3.6459 3.7020
April 3.8904 3.7450 3.8235
May 3.9752 3.8987 3.9287
June 4.1495 3.9578 4.0352
July 4.4954 4.1309 4.3011
August 4.5537 4.2266 4.3812
September 4.2899 4.2387 4.2697
October 4.4141 4.2767 4.3418
November 4.4668 4.3845 4.4278
December 4.5076 4.3967 4.4407