YEARLY HIGH
2337.2161 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1546.7184 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2023.7823 CDF

2017 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2337.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1546.7184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 790.4978 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1640.7114 to the December average rate of 2233.6961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2337.2161 was up 45.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1600.9324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,686,081 CDF
2016 Average 6,724,245 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,733,592 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,952,488.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2307.9959
1580.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1832.7425, compared to 2214.8221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 382.0796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1832.7425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2214.8221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 217.9811 CDF (High: 2285.5830 / Low: 2067.6020). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.5651 CDF (High: 2228.6700 / Low: 2200.1049).

July Spread (Volatile) ±217.9811
September Spread (Stable) ±28.5651

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 30.7653 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.7653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2247.3336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1365.3392), the exchange rate shifted by +881.9944 (+64.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 2247.3336
2016 Avg (August) 1365.3392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1716.0494 1546.7184 1640.7114
February 1774.9533 1688.5721 1724.9495
March 1847.7734 1760.7346 1801.3726
April 1926.7888 1833.9138 1874.3049
May 1978.0046 1915.4135 1944.5763
June 2071.4596 1976.5544 2010.5404
July 2285.5830 2067.6020 2169.6983
August 2337.2161 2171.7006 2247.3336
September 2228.6700 2200.1049 2216.5684
October 2227.8850 2193.5395 2209.0872
November 2236.3410 2188.4285 2212.5491
December 2271.4941 2203.3674 2233.6961