YEARLY HIGH
0.2278 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.1266 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2195 MRO

2018 CDF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.2278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1012 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2216 to the December average rate of 0.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2278 was down 26.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3117, 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 1,139 MRO
2017 Average 1,244 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 633 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.09 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2225
0.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to MRO 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 0.2205, compared to 0.2184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0951 MRO (High: 0.2217 / Low: 0.1266). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MRO (High: 0.2209 / Low: 0.2201).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0951
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-5.54%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2198
2017 Avg (July) 0.2327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2267 0.2191 0.2216
February 0.2222 0.2183 0.2207
March 0.2215 0.2190 0.2199
April 0.2214 0.2185 0.2202
May 0.2209 0.2200 0.2203
June 0.2209 0.2201 0.2203
July 0.2278 0.2146 0.2198
August 0.2214 0.2173 0.2192
September 0.2200 0.2168 0.2184
October 0.2217 0.1266 0.2134
November 0.2217 0.2171 0.2200
December 0.2217 0.2174 0.2196