2023 CDF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2810 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.2045 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2462 SOS

2023 CDF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CDF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0765 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2776 to the December average rate of 0.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2810 was down 3.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2925, 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 1,405 SOS

2022 Average 1,425 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,022 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.48 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2844

0.2033

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CDF to SOS 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 0.2671, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0347 SOS (High: 0.2786 / Low: 0.2439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SOS (High: 0.2334 / Low: 0.2289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.2776) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-4.30%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.2776

2022 Avg (January) 0.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2810	0.2747	0.2776
February	0.2806	0.2733	0.2757
March	0.2781	0.2727	0.2747
April	0.2782	0.2600	0.2731
May	0.2786	0.2439	0.2607
June	0.2449	0.2359	0.2410
July	0.2359	0.2234	0.2304
August	0.2334	0.2289	0.2299
September	0.2321	0.2275	0.2295
October	0.2304	0.2202	0.2268
November	0.2306	0.2099	0.2245
December	0.2143	0.2045	0.2100