YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 ETB

2019 CDF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CDF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0190 was up 8.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0175, 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 95 ETB
2018 Average 85 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 85 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.42 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0189
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to ETB 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 ETB (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ETB (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0188) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+8.15%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0188
2018 Avg (December) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
February 0.0175 0.0172 0.0174
March 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174
April 0.0177 0.0174 0.0176
May 0.0177 0.0174 0.0176
June 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
July 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
August 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
September 0.0177 0.0175 0.0177
October 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
November 0.0184 0.0177 0.0180
December 0.0190 0.0182 0.0188