YEARLY HIGH
0.2957 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.2011 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2588 CDF

2017 PYG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.2957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2116 to the December average rate of 0.2788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2957 was up 42.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,479 CDF
2016 Average 853 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,005 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473.09 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2924
0.2043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2388, compared to 0.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0288 CDF (High: 0.2957 / Low: 0.2668). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 CDF (High: 0.2783 / Low: 0.2740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2850) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+61.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2850
2016 Avg (August) 0.1765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2196 0.2011 0.2116
February 0.2292 0.2158 0.2226
March 0.2456 0.2346 0.2410
April 0.2550 0.2346 0.2459
May 0.2563 0.2478 0.2513
June 0.2690 0.2552 0.2606
July 0.2957 0.2668 0.2807
August 0.2957 0.2712 0.2850
September 0.2770 0.2711 0.2744
October 0.2783 0.2740 0.2762
November 0.2803 0.2733 0.2767
December 0.2857 0.2746 0.2788