YEARLY HIGH
1302.0337 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1137.1333 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1210.5416 CDF

2018 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1302.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 1137.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.9003 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1273.8053 to the December average rate of 1163.8649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1302.0337 was down 0.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1310.7523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,510,168 CDF
2017 Average 5,599,025 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,685,667 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 824,501.64 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1285.5771
1144.3164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1243.4987, compared to 1177.5845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.9141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1243.4987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1177.5845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 83.1322 CDF (High: 1302.0337 / Low: 1218.9015). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.1613 CDF (High: 1227.5997 / Low: 1203.4384).

January Spread (Volatile) ±83.1322
May Spread (Stable) ±24.1613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.5038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1273.8053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 905.6644), the exchange rate shifted by +368.1410 (+40.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 1273.8053
2017 Avg (January) 905.6644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1302.0337 1218.9015 1273.8053
February 1291.7455 1246.9488 1267.2372
March 1277.4557 1236.9539 1254.3245
April 1257.5735 1215.7888 1240.1387
May 1227.5997 1203.4384 1215.6349
June 1237.2457 1185.3475 1209.8515
July 1236.8687 1158.4609 1200.0288
August 1210.0931 1176.6698 1191.7738
September 1197.2400 1161.4495 1177.1422
October 1180.8052 1137.1333 1156.0882
November 1196.0597 1159.7512 1176.6093
December 1197.2113 1145.1080 1163.8649