YEARLY HIGH
0.2939 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2139 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2576 SDG

2023 CDF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CDF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.2139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2816 to the December average rate of 0.2208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2939 was up 2.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2862, 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 1,469 SDG
2022 Average 1,234 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,069 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.15 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2940
0.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SDG 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 0.2780, compared to 0.2372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0367 SDG (High: 0.2939 / Low: 0.2572). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SDG (High: 0.2444 / Low: 0.2403).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 0.2752) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0502 (+22.33%).

2023 Avg (May) 0.2752
2022 Avg (May) 0.2249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2859 0.2758 0.2816
February 0.2875 0.2808 0.2839
March 0.2911 0.2726 0.2852
April 0.2931 0.2683 0.2874
May 0.2939 0.2572 0.2752
June 0.2585 0.2496 0.2548
July 0.2496 0.2359 0.2435
August 0.2465 0.2415 0.2428
September 0.2444 0.2403 0.2421
October 0.2434 0.2314 0.2387
November 0.2440 0.2139 0.2355
December 0.2255 0.2152 0.2208