YEARLY HIGH
1653.0055 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.2190 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1058.6863 CDF

2017 ZMK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1653.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1652.7865 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.8548 to the December average rate of 1577.8714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 474.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1653.0055 was up 726541.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,265,027 CDF
2016 Average 922 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,095 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,263,932.47 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1751.7860
-158.9771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 546.7209, compared to 1570.6517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1023.9308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 546.7209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1570.6517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1428.5966 CDF (High: 1428.8630 / Low: 0.2664). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 CDF (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1428.5966
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 726.4705 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -726.4705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1592.5557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +1592.3697 (+856001.80%).

2017 Avg (August) 1592.5557
2016 Avg (August) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1257.0000 0.2190 274.8548
February 1295.0000 0.2366 726.7237
March 0.2573 0.2489 0.2532
April 0.2676 0.2573 0.2622
May 1428.8630 0.2664 824.4879
June 1492.8699 1428.8630 1453.7438
July 1626.1237 1486.0000 1554.8073
August 1653.0055 1538.8258 1592.5557
September 1566.0000 1550.4808 1560.0020
October 1574.9008 1562.8816 1567.4372
November 1585.0000 1562.8816 1571.2368
December 1596.0000 1562.8816 1577.8714