YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 SCR

2023 CDF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CDF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0070 was down 6.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0075, 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 35 SCR
2022 Average 34 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 24 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.21 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0068
0.0048
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 0.0064, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0053).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0066) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.76%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0066
2022 Avg (January) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0063 0.0066
February 0.0069 0.0063 0.0066
March 0.0068 0.0063 0.0065
April 0.0069 0.0060 0.0065
May 0.0068 0.0056 0.0062
June 0.0060 0.0055 0.0058
July 0.0057 0.0052 0.0054
August 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
September 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
October 0.0055 0.0049 0.0053
November 0.0055 0.0049 0.0053
December 0.0052 0.0047 0.0049