YEARLY HIGH
27.1049 CDF
YEARLY LOW
17.2647 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5005 CDF

2017 HTG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 27.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.2647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8402 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1722 to the December average rate of 24.7057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.1049 was up 51.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.8350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,524 CDF
2016 Average 76,797 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 86,323 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,201.02 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.7689
17.4815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 20.1520, compared to 24.8491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.8749 CDF (High: 27.1049 / Low: 23.2300). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3094 CDF (High: 24.8290 / Low: 24.5196).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8749
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3094

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 0.3869 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 25.0782) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.2403), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8380 (+64.55%).

2017 Avg (August) 25.0782
2016 Avg (August) 15.2403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7887 17.2647 18.1722
February 19.6419 18.3451 19.0233
March 20.7035 19.4337 19.9019
April 20.5160 19.6619 20.1175
May 20.8997 20.3234 20.5723
June 24.1077 20.8316 23.1246
July 26.2498 23.9479 25.0146
August 27.1049 23.2300 25.0782
September 24.8290 24.5196 24.6913
October 25.0290 24.5036 24.7892
November 25.0613 24.4853 24.8157
December 25.1135 24.3150 24.7057