YEARLY HIGH
16.2907 CDF
YEARLY LOW
9.8201 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6531 CDF

2017 RSD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 16.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 9.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4706 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4305 to the December average rate of 15.7113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2907 was up 61.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.1006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,454 CDF
2016 Average 43,495 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 49,100 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,353.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.2835
9.8984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 11.8161, compared to 15.4901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.8502 CDF (High: 15.8862 / Low: 14.0360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3502 CDF (High: 15.5962 / Low: 15.2459).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8502
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3502

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 0.1633 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.7514) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.8865), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8649 (+77.25%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.7514
2016 Avg (August) 8.8865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9308 9.8201 10.4305
February 11.1994 10.7134 10.9302
March 11.8293 11.1449 11.4819
April 12.4497 11.6360 11.9363
May 13.1203 12.4315 12.7234
June 14.0870 13.0888 13.3944
July 15.8862 14.0360 14.9080
August 16.2907 15.3623 15.7514
September 15.7578 15.3459 15.5881
October 15.5962 15.2459 15.4479
November 15.7782 15.2510 15.5337
December 16.1920 15.4473 15.7113