2018 CAD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1310.5622 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1195.4090 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1249.7989 CDF

2018 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1310.5622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1195.4090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.1532 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1288.1392 to the December average rate of 1208.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1310.5622 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1307.9620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,552,811 CDF

2017 Average 5,634,637 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,977,045 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 575,765.84 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1296.0815

1200.7742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1262.0653, compared to 1237.5325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1262.0653

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1237.5325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 74.2920 CDF (High: 1271.6921 / Low: 1197.4001). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.5146 CDF (High: 1263.7498 / Low: 1239.2352).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.2920

May Spread (Stable) ±24.5146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 29.9068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.9068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1280.8085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 971.3055), the exchange rate shifted by +309.5030 (+31.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 1280.8085

2017 Avg (February) 971.3055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1305.6715	1244.6595	1288.1392
February	1310.5622	1258.2242	1280.8085
March	1265.2693	1232.6833	1250.9017
April	1285.5073	1250.6563	1267.3907
May	1263.7498	1239.2352	1254.4129
June	1249.3734	1211.2171	1230.7390
July	1271.6921	1197.4001	1234.1603
August	1272.8868	1228.8067	1246.9687
September	1273.2541	1237.1555	1255.3501
October	1274.9644	1227.9038	1249.9622
November	1246.2207	1209.8732	1230.0373
December	1232.9675	1195.4090	1208.7165