YEARLY HIGH
90.0220 CDF
YEARLY LOW
64.6194 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.9476 CDF

2016 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 90.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 64.6194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4026 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8786 to the December average rate of 87.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 90.0220 was up 17.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 76.4959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450,110 CDF
2015 Average 348,342 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 323,097 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,013.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

88.8042
67.3059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 70.0863, compared to 75.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.8088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.4822 CDF (High: 85.8928 / Low: 68.4106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7607 CDF (High: 74.6581 / Low: 72.8974).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.4822
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5243 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 87.0127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 72.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4391 (+19.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 87.0127
2015 Avg (December) 72.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3669 67.7997 70.8786
February 72.3546 64.6194 69.3543
March 71.6167 68.2869 69.7589
April 72.7056 65.8328 69.0975
May 71.1419 67.0641 69.6467
June 75.5959 69.5432 71.7821
July 74.3772 70.2482 72.3309
August 74.7616 72.1803 73.7998
September 74.6581 72.8974 73.6807
October 74.7412 71.9424 73.3288
November 85.8928 68.4106 74.7001
December 90.0220 84.5499 87.0127