YEARLY HIGH
0.2191 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1562 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1949 CDF

2017 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1784 to the December average rate of 0.2063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2191 was down 10.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,095 CDF
2016 Average 1,024 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 781 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.54 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2155
0.1679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1827, compared to 0.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0591 CDF (High: 0.2152 / Low: 0.1562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CDF (High: 0.2073 / Low: 0.2057).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2116) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0358 (+20.39%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2116
2016 Avg (August) 0.1757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2152 0.1562 0.1784
February 0.1767 0.1672 0.1719
March 0.1855 0.1752 0.1788
April 0.1880 0.1808 0.1842
May 0.1917 0.1874 0.1892
June 0.1997 0.1899 0.1937
July 0.2161 0.1991 0.2072
August 0.2191 0.2041 0.2116
September 0.2073 0.2057 0.2066
October 0.2071 0.2040 0.2052
November 0.2074 0.2044 0.2057
December 0.2086 0.2040 0.2063