YEARLY HIGH
0.0456 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0393 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0422 INR

2018 CDF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0456 was down 22.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0589, 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 228 INR
2017 Average 225 INR
Yearly Trough Low 196 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.39 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0458
0.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to INR 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 0.0407, compared to 0.0437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 INR (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 INR (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0400).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+8.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0452
2017 Avg (October) 0.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0393 0.0397
February 0.0404 0.0395 0.0400
March 0.0404 0.0400 0.0402
April 0.0415 0.0402 0.0407
May 0.0424 0.0413 0.0418
June 0.0427 0.0414 0.0420
July 0.0438 0.0414 0.0424
August 0.0433 0.0419 0.0428
September 0.0447 0.0432 0.0441
October 0.0456 0.0447 0.0452
November 0.0453 0.0429 0.0443
December 0.0449 0.0425 0.0435