YEARLY HIGH
188.9281 CDF
YEARLY LOW
131.5825 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.5771 CDF

2017 SVC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 188.9281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 131.5825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3456 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.7650 to the December average rate of 180.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 188.9281 was up 38.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 136.5664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 944,640 CDF
2016 Average 553,619 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 657,912 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,728.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

186.5715
134.4190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 153.6039, compared to 179.5503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.9463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.6039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.5503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 16.3592 CDF (High: 186.5036 / Low: 170.1444). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5440 CDF (High: 179.9442 / Low: 178.4003).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.3592
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5440

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 4.0839 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 182.2254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.6885), the exchange rate shifted by +70.5369 (+63.15%).

2017 Avg (August) 182.2254
2016 Avg (August) 111.6885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.7404 131.5825 138.7650
February 149.8011 141.5311 145.4470
March 154.4927 149.5114 152.1401
April 160.0952 154.0905 157.2327
May 163.7473 160.4585 161.7531
June 170.9168 163.0801 166.2857
July 186.5036 170.1444 177.9733
August 188.9281 175.9244 182.2254
September 179.1688 176.9092 178.1415
October 179.9442 178.4003 179.0739
November 181.0992 177.9857 179.6201
December 182.5319 178.4631 180.2674