YEARLY HIGH
1296.3557 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1200.5150 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1245.8191 CDF

2019 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1296.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1200.5150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.8407 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1229.0952 to the December average rate of 1274.4299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1296.3557 was down 1.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 1310.5622, 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 6,481,779 CDF
2018 Average 6,247,935 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,002,575 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479,203.45 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1279.6739
1216.7459
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 1230.9320, compared to 1260.7061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1230.9320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1260.7061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 49.4013 CDF (High: 1267.1767 / Low: 1217.7754). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5856 CDF (High: 1230.0849 / Low: 1216.4993).

June Spread (Volatile) ±49.4013
May Spread (Stable) ±13.5856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 18.8563 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1274.4299) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1208.7165), the exchange rate shifted by +65.7134 (+5.44%).

2019 Avg (December) 1274.4299
2018 Avg (December) 1208.7165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1248.3714 1200.5150 1229.0952
February 1255.2579 1228.3957 1240.8428
March 1232.9496 1212.4413 1224.4265
April 1231.8209 1215.2203 1224.5813
May 1230.0849 1216.4993 1221.9899
June 1267.1767 1217.7754 1244.6564
July 1277.3861 1257.8253 1267.2061
August 1261.8440 1221.6617 1248.3498
September 1265.1019 1248.1725 1256.6374
October 1276.0358 1242.7882 1260.8046
November 1265.2299 1251.4791 1256.8089
December 1296.3557 1251.2682 1274.4299