YEARLY HIGH
15.4691 CDF
YEARLY LOW
14.1230 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9893 CDF

2018 ALL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 15.4691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.1230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3460 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6292 to the December average rate of 14.9820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4691 was up 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,345 CDF
2017 Average 61,735 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 70,615 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,730.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3960
14.5595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 15.0208, compared to 14.9578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.9804 CDF (High: 15.4214 / Low: 14.4411). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3054 CDF (High: 15.4691 / Low: 15.1637).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9804
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 15.3263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8925), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4338 (+40.71%).

2018 Avg (April) 15.3263
2017 Avg (April) 10.8925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9870 14.1230 14.6292
February 15.2459 14.6937 14.9852
March 15.4245 15.0163 15.2013
April 15.4691 15.1637 15.3263
May 15.2123 14.7592 15.0368
June 15.3292 14.7962 14.9460
July 15.4214 14.4411 15.0297
August 15.2676 14.6744 14.9337
September 15.2861 14.9311 15.0603
October 15.1009 14.7166 14.9366
November 15.0533 14.6164 14.8043
December 15.2590 14.6684 14.9820