YEARLY HIGH
440.7721 CDF
YEARLY LOW
306.6155 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.5320 CDF

2017 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 440.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 306.6155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.1565 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.6985 to the December average rate of 420.7577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 440.7721 was up 38.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 318.4459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,203,860 CDF
2016 Average 1,290,681 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,533,078 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 670,782.63 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

434.7567
313.6023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 358.2463, compared to 418.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 60.5714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.2463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 418.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 37.3576 CDF (High: 433.5925 / Low: 396.2350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2661 CDF (High: 419.9511 / Low: 416.6851).

July Spread (Volatile) ±37.3576
October Spread (Stable) ±3.2661

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 8.6853 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 424.6605) against the same month in 2016 (average: 260.4454), the exchange rate shifted by +164.2151 (+63.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 424.6605
2016 Avg (August) 260.4454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.6270 306.6155 323.6985
February 349.5814 331.4089 339.3717
March 360.4445 348.6622 354.6192
April 374.7185 360.4022 367.1010
May 381.0262 373.0947 377.0611
June 398.0562 380.9997 387.6262
July 433.5925 396.2350 414.5924
August 440.7721 410.3207 424.6605
September 417.5555 413.4230 415.9752
October 419.9511 416.6851 417.9547
November 422.6667 416.6184 418.9657
December 425.7249 416.7017 420.7577