2017 SOS to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8438 CDF

YEARLY LOW

2.0092 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5163 CDF

2017 SOS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2.8438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8346 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1010 to the December average rate of 2.7206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8438 was up 32.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,219 CDF

2016 Average 8,173 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 10,046 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,173.03 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8177

2.0359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.3216, compared to 2.7110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2469 CDF (High: 2.8203 / Low: 2.5734). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 CDF (High: 2.4759 / Low: 2.4259).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2469

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

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 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.7525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6772), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0753 (+64.12%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.7525

2016 Avg (August) 1.6772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1903	2.0092	2.1010
February	2.2741	2.1410	2.1985
March	2.3352	2.2589	2.3006
April	2.4238	2.3294	2.3756
May	2.4759	2.4259	2.4435
June	2.5821	2.4677	2.5101
July	2.8203	2.5734	2.6904
August	2.8438	2.6299	2.7525
September	2.7107	2.6418	2.6852
October	2.7233	2.6708	2.7050
November	2.7392	2.6532	2.7126
December	2.7678	2.6841	2.7206