2018 AWG to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 928.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 873.1201.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.4598 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 894.3152 to the December average rate of 903.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 928.5799 was up 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 920.7667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG 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 901.6387, compared to 905.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6657 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 52.3159 CDF (High: 928.5799 / Low: 876.2640). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0130 CDF (High: 904.0564 / Low: 902.0435).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.1707 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 905.8576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 866.1913), the exchange rate shifted by +39.6663 (+4.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 901.3002 | 873.1201 | 894.3152 |
| February | 910.9947 | 889.3860 | 899.3986 |
| March | 909.5595 | 900.5899 | 905.9347 |
| April | 909.8592 | 900.6152 | 904.2808 |
| May | 905.3231 | 900.5090 | 902.9368 |
| June | 904.0564 | 902.0435 | 902.9663 |
| July | 928.5799 | 876.2640 | 905.8576 |
| August | 916.4136 | 900.7235 | 907.4126 |
| September | 916.8060 | 902.5241 | 909.5473 |
| October | 912.6448 | 894.4464 | 904.3767 |
| November | 913.2220 | 894.1931 | 901.5843 |
| December | 912.1073 | 894.1931 | 903.0481 |