YEARLY HIGH
0.0983 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0612 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0737 XPF

2017 CDF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0928 to the December average rate of 0.0639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0983 was down 19.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491 XPF
2016 Average 559 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 306 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.14 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0957
0.0605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to XPF 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0098 XPF (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0885). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XPF (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0637).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0928) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-21.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0928
2016 Avg (January) 0.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0983 0.0885 0.0928
February 0.0903 0.0819 0.0881
March 0.0868 0.0816 0.0843
April 0.0832 0.0781 0.0812
May 0.0782 0.0746 0.0766
June 0.0750 0.0705 0.0734
July 0.0706 0.0625 0.0667
August 0.0650 0.0612 0.0634
September 0.0651 0.0637 0.0642
October 0.0656 0.0640 0.0648
November 0.0658 0.0635 0.0647
December 0.0647 0.0623 0.0639