YEARLY HIGH
0.0476 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0394 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0417 HTG

2018 CDF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0476 was down 17.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0579, 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 238 HTG
2017 Average 225 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 197 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.15 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0475
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to HTG 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0028 HTG (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HTG (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0398).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+15.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0468
2017 Avg (December) 0.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0411 0.0397 0.0403
February 0.0401 0.0394 0.0398
March 0.0402 0.0396 0.0399
April 0.0404 0.0398 0.0401
May 0.0404 0.0396 0.0400
June 0.0413 0.0398 0.0408
July 0.0429 0.0402 0.0410
August 0.0427 0.0407 0.0414
September 0.0429 0.0420 0.0424
October 0.0445 0.0427 0.0434
November 0.0458 0.0437 0.0447
December 0.0476 0.0453 0.0468