YEARLY HIGH
0.0708 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.0646 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0667 ALL

2018 CDF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0684 to the December average rate of 0.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0708 was down 36.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354 ALL
2017 Average 413 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 323 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.81 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0687
0.0649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to ALL 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 0.0666, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0044 ALL (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ALL (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0646).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0684) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0374 (-35.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0684
2017 Avg (January) 0.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0708 0.0667 0.0684
February 0.0681 0.0656 0.0667
March 0.0666 0.0648 0.0658
April 0.0659 0.0646 0.0653
May 0.0678 0.0657 0.0665
June 0.0676 0.0652 0.0669
July 0.0692 0.0648 0.0665
August 0.0681 0.0655 0.0670
September 0.0670 0.0654 0.0664
October 0.0680 0.0662 0.0670
November 0.0684 0.0664 0.0676
December 0.0682 0.0655 0.0668