YEARLY HIGH
0.0444 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0411 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 KGS

2018 CDF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0431 to the December average rate of 0.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0444 was down 26.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0601, 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 222 KGS
2017 Average 238 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 206 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.69 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0433
0.0415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to KGS 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0024 KGS (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0411). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0423).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0572), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-24.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0431
2017 Avg (January) 0.0572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0444 0.0426 0.0431
February 0.0430 0.0419 0.0424
March 0.0424 0.0419 0.0422
April 0.0425 0.0423 0.0423
May 0.0427 0.0422 0.0424
June 0.0424 0.0422 0.0423
July 0.0435 0.0411 0.0421
August 0.0422 0.0415 0.0419
September 0.0419 0.0414 0.0417
October 0.0426 0.0417 0.0421
November 0.0427 0.0418 0.0423
December 0.0427 0.0418 0.0423