YEARLY HIGH
611.6466 CDF
YEARLY LOW
425.5363 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
539.1659 CDF

2017 XCD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 611.6466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 425.5363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 186.1103 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 449.2062 to the December average rate of 583.8454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 611.6466 was up 38.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 442.1750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,058,233 CDF
2016 Average 1,792,269 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,127,681 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 930,551.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

603.2862
435.1989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 497.1578, compared to 581.1740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 497.1578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 581.1740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 51.8487 CDF (High: 601.6998 / Low: 549.8511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4474 CDF (High: 582.7462 / Low: 578.2989).

July Spread (Volatile) ±51.8487
October Spread (Stable) ±4.4474

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 12.0456 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 589.2789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 361.8640), the exchange rate shifted by +227.4149 (+62.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 589.2789
2016 Avg (August) 361.8640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 468.4465 425.5363 449.2062
February 485.0974 459.8130 470.9574
March 500.1196 483.8735 492.0886
April 520.0145 500.1196 509.5209
May 528.7092 517.7396 523.2583
June 552.3931 528.7092 537.9156
July 601.6998 549.8511 575.3112
August 611.6466 569.3977 589.2789
September 579.4527 573.7103 577.2333
October 582.7462 578.2989 579.9845
November 586.4831 578.2989 581.3905
December 590.5534 578.2989 583.8454