YEARLY HIGH
5.3098 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.6919 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3674 CDF

2017 NGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 5.3098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.6919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6179 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8774 to the December average rate of 4.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.3098 was up 10.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,309,773 CDF
2016 Average 3,912,339 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,691,891 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,617,881.78 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.0200
3.7735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 4.2590, compared to 4.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.9464 CDF (High: 5.3098 / Low: 4.3634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0527 CDF (High: 4.3955 / Low: 4.3428).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9464
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0527

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 0.4461 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 4.9161) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2576), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6585 (+50.91%).

2017 Avg (July) 4.9161
2016 Avg (July) 3.2576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0639 3.6919 3.8774
February 4.1418 3.9694 4.0374
March 4.3780 4.1094 4.2380
April 4.4517 4.2817 4.3714
May 4.5509 4.3452 4.4610
June 4.7326 4.2593 4.5688
July 5.3098 4.3634 4.9161
August 5.2044 4.2633 4.4701
September 4.4087 4.3018 4.3493
October 4.3955 4.3428 4.3634
November 4.4017 4.3280 4.3707
December 4.4476 4.3399 4.3858