YEARLY HIGH
7.6999 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.9880 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1195 CDF

2017 SYP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 7.6999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 2.9880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7119 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6721 to the December average rate of 3.0639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.6999 was up 37.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,500 CDF
2016 Average 22,326 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 14,940 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,559.64 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.6733
2.6067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 6.2699, compared to 3.9691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.7119 CDF (High: 7.6999 / Low: 2.9880). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 CDF (High: 3.0581 / Low: 3.0345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7119
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8748 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.3762) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1681 (-3.70%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.3762
2016 Avg (August) 4.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9063 5.3914 5.6721
February 6.1167 5.7976 5.9380
March 6.3063 6.0957 6.2047
April 6.5589 6.3054 6.4253
May 6.6665 6.5225 6.5971
June 6.9649 6.6661 6.7824
July 7.5747 6.9325 7.2511
August 7.6999 2.9880 4.3762
September 3.0411 3.0107 3.0290
October 3.0581 3.0345 3.0436
November 3.0777 3.0347 3.0510
December 3.0992 3.0346 3.0639