2017 SDG to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

247.4559 CDF

YEARLY LOW

179.0201 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

219.4841 CDF

2017 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 247.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 179.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.4359 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.6705 to the December average rate of 234.5334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 247.4559 was up 34.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 183.9794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,237,280 CDF

2016 Average 784,734 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 895,100 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,179.28 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

243.7514

183.6632

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 204.0008, compared to 234.9674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.9666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.0008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.9674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 21.4322 CDF (High: 244.4211 / Low: 222.9889). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0089 CDF (High: 235.8159 / Low: 233.8070).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.4322

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0089

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 5.3282 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 238.7440) against the same month in 2016 (average: 160.6849), the exchange rate shifted by +78.0591 (+48.58%).

2017 Avg (August) 238.7440

2016 Avg (August) 160.6849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.9095	179.0201	188.6705
February	204.1053	189.9776	197.4534
March	207.6174	197.4767	202.2744
April	209.7969	201.7255	205.9992
May	214.5986	210.0149	211.8066
June	223.9776	213.5819	217.8007
July	244.4211	222.9889	233.1185
August	247.4559	230.3631	238.7440
September	234.6067	231.8508	233.4159
October	235.8159	233.8070	234.6550
November	237.3418	233.2579	235.3373
December	240.0613	222.9224	234.5334