YEARLY HIGH
0.0797 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0493 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0674 CDF

2017 STD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0526 to the December average rate of 0.0763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0797 was up 56.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 399 CDF
2016 Average 218 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 247 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0792
0.0502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0594, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0087 CDF (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CDF (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0747).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+71.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0768
2016 Avg (August) 0.0447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0553 0.0493 0.0526
February 0.0565 0.0542 0.0553
March 0.0598 0.0563 0.0580
April 0.0625 0.0586 0.0602
May 0.0654 0.0622 0.0637
June 0.0692 0.0653 0.0666
July 0.0780 0.0693 0.0732
August 0.0797 0.0744 0.0768
September 0.0765 0.0751 0.0759
October 0.0760 0.0747 0.0753
November 0.0765 0.0746 0.0755
December 0.0780 0.0753 0.0763