YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 SCR

2018 CDF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0090 was down 22.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0115, 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 45 SCR
2017 Average 47 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.07 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0087
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SCR 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0082). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0083).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-21.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0087
2017 Avg (January) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0085 0.0087
February 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085
March 0.0087 0.0083 0.0084
April 0.0085 0.0083 0.0083
May 0.0087 0.0083 0.0084
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0087 0.0082 0.0084
August 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0088 0.0083 0.0083
October 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
November 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
December 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084