YEARLY HIGH
16.3285 CDF
YEARLY LOW
10.1760 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8284 CDF

2017 XPF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 16.3285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 10.1760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1525 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7898 to the December average rate of 15.6585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.3285 was up 56.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.4324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,642 CDF
2016 Average 44,859 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 50,880 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,762.53 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.2720
10.2914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 12.1704, compared to 15.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.8413 CDF (High: 16.0103 / Low: 14.1690). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3413 CDF (High: 15.7063 / Low: 15.3650).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8413
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3413

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 0.1985 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.7737) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1824), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5913 (+71.78%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.7737
2016 Avg (August) 9.1824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2987 10.1760 10.7898
February 12.2112 11.0736 11.3517
March 12.2591 11.5269 11.8732
April 12.8039 12.0156 12.3218
May 13.4040 12.7837 13.0596
June 14.1937 13.3383 13.6266
July 16.0103 14.1690 15.0109
August 16.3285 15.3741 15.7737
September 15.7063 15.3650 15.5752
October 15.6145 15.2347 15.4359
November 15.7482 15.1862 15.4641
December 16.0455 15.4597 15.6585