YEARLY HIGH
0.0044 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 BOB

2018 CDF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0044 was down 26.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0060, 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 22 BOB
2017 Average 24 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 21 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0043
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to BOB 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-24.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0043
2017 Avg (January) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
March 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
May 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
June 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
July 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
November 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
December 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043