YEARLY HIGH
93.6049 CDF
YEARLY LOW
57.1334 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.5333 CDF

2017 MDL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 93.6049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 57.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4715 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5174 to the December average rate of 91.8529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 93.6049 was up 57.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.4869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 468,024 CDF
2016 Average 243,423 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 285,667 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,357.27 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

94.9865
57.3838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 69.8887, compared to 89.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.2893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 7.8069 CDF (High: 90.0625 / Low: 82.2556). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0432 CDF (High: 90.9056 / Low: 88.8624).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.8069
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0432

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 0.8412 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 91.8529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 57.8950), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9580 (+58.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 91.8529
2016 Avg (December) 57.8950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3256 57.1334 60.5174
February 65.9824 62.4935 63.8281
March 69.6678 65.7113 67.5819
April 72.9304 69.4565 71.2777
May 78.7166 73.1616 76.2754
June 82.3832 78.3301 79.8515
July 90.0625 82.2556 85.8694
August 92.3447 85.9353 89.1344
September 89.1049 86.9694 88.2933
October 90.9056 88.8624 90.0128
November 91.9355 88.5335 89.9051
December 93.6049 90.7333 91.8529