YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 SBD

2018 CDF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0050 was down 27.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0069, 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 25 SBD
2017 Average 27 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 24 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.42 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0050
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SBD 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0048).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.07%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0049
2017 Avg (July) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
March 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
April 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
May 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
June 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049
July 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
August 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
September 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
October 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
November 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
December 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050