YEARLY HIGH
928.5799 CDF
YEARLY LOW
873.1201 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
903.4716 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,642,900 CDF
2017 Average 4,062,118 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,365,601 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,298.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

911.0705
892.7920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 901.6387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 905.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±52.3159
June Spread (Stable) ±2.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (July) 905.8576
2017 Avg (July) 866.1913

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