YEARLY HIGH
2.8700 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.0956 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5729 CDF

2017 CRC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2.8700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7744 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2026 to the December average rate of 2.7879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8700 was up 32.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,350 CDF
2016 Average 8,904 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,478 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,871.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8465
2.1440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.3982, compared to 2.7476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2228 CDF (High: 2.8443 / Low: 2.6215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 CDF (High: 2.7565 / Low: 2.7235).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2228
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 0.0603 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.7645) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9857 (+55.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.7645
2016 Avg (August) 1.7788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2985 2.0956 2.2026
February 2.3515 2.2372 2.2877
March 2.4318 2.3361 2.3845
April 2.5162 2.4237 2.4687
May 2.5204 2.3938 2.4865
June 2.6333 2.4992 2.5592
July 2.8443 2.6215 2.7214
August 2.8700 2.6649 2.7645
September 2.7366 2.6802 2.7041
October 2.7565 2.7235 2.7424
November 2.7916 2.7418 2.7655
December 2.8318 2.7558 2.7879