2018 AUD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |