YEARLY HIGH
6.6041 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.5984 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8231 CDF

2017 YER to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 6.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.5984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0057 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8532 to the December average rate of 6.3042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6041 was up 38.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,020 CDF
2016 Average 20,181 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 22,992 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,028.58 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5157
4.7020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 5.3708, compared to 6.2753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.5639 CDF (High: 6.5002 / Low: 5.9363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0497 CDF (High: 6.2919 / Low: 6.2422).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5639
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0497

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 0.1323 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 6.3645) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9067), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4579 (+62.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 6.3645
2016 Avg (August) 3.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0610 4.5984 4.8532
February 5.2432 4.9694 5.0897
March 5.4005 5.2282 5.3216
April 5.6149 5.4005 5.5020
May 5.7093 5.5900 5.6499
June 5.9637 5.7096 5.8086
July 6.5002 5.9363 6.2116
August 6.6041 6.1473 6.3645
September 6.2565 6.1949 6.2322
October 6.2919 6.2422 6.2615
November 6.3319 6.2432 6.2778
December 6.3789 6.2432 6.3042