YEARLY HIGH
753.5411 CDF
YEARLY LOW
496.8754 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
643.9192 CDF

2017 TOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 753.5411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 496.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 256.6657 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 527.5459 to the December average rate of 689.6792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 753.5411 was up 44.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 520.8396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,767,706 CDF
2016 Average 2,149,609 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,484,377 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283,328.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

742.2600
508.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 586.9537, compared to 700.8847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 113.9310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 586.9537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 700.8847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 74.3157 CDF (High: 736.3924 / Low: 662.0767). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.6833 CDF (High: 713.2375 / Low: 699.5541).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.3157
September Spread (Stable) ±13.6833

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 17.6603 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 722.7406) against the same month in 2016 (average: 432.4498), the exchange rate shifted by +290.2908 (+67.13%).

2017 Avg (August) 722.7406
2016 Avg (August) 432.4498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 552.4331 496.8754 527.5459
February 583.2512 542.7562 563.3477
March 589.8677 574.0541 581.6185
April 608.9391 585.3041 599.5746
May 621.8602 598.6011 610.5717
June 662.7493 622.8159 639.0638
July 736.3924 662.0767 695.4099
August 753.5411 687.7895 722.7406
September 713.2375 699.5541 705.0802
October 708.2997 689.1523 700.3837
November 701.4261 680.1010 692.0147
December 704.5430 678.6689 689.6792