2017 SHP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2169.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1407.4070.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 761.6379 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1499.2876 to the December average rate of 2115.2079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2169.0449 was up 46.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1483.8940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SHP to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1692.9347, compared to 2070.9823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 378.0477 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 206.1556 CDF (High: 2137.2883 / Low: 1931.1327). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.9533 CDF (High: 1856.5150 / Low: 1808.5616).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.5769 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2063.5810) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1278.5344), the exchange rate shifted by +785.0467 (+61.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1588.5763 | 1407.4070 | 1499.2876 |
| February | 1627.9316 | 1566.8800 | 1588.1361 |
| March | 1697.3160 | 1603.2898 | 1641.4984 |
| April | 1817.3749 | 1691.3921 | 1740.9883 |
| May | 1856.5150 | 1808.5616 | 1827.1829 |
| June | 1935.8865 | 1831.0451 | 1860.5148 |
| July | 2137.2883 | 1931.1327 | 2023.0009 |
| August | 2169.0449 | 1981.8685 | 2063.5810 |
| September | 2122.3212 | 2013.7322 | 2077.5793 |
| October | 2103.8387 | 2052.1298 | 2069.0024 |
| November | 2132.3116 | 2040.0757 | 2077.5226 |
| December | 2155.6530 | 2089.5424 | 2115.2079 |