YEARLY HIGH
14.0583 STD
YEARLY LOW
10.3425 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6960 STD

2020 CDF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 14.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.3425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7157 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7837 to the December average rate of 10.6040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.0583 was up 6.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.2543, 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 70,291 STD
2019 Average 64,470 STD
Yearly Trough Low 51,713 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,578.56 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.2157
10.3666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to STD 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 12.6141, compared to 10.7779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.7157 STD (High: 14.0583 / Low: 10.3425). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 STD (High: 12.8017 / Low: 12.7642).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.7157
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.6040) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.8475), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2434 (-17.46%).

2020 Avg (December) 10.6040
2019 Avg (December) 12.8475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8017 12.7642 12.7837
February 13.0877 12.7482 12.9783
March 13.0209 12.9054 12.9672
April 12.9395 12.7525 12.8351
May 12.7524 12.0667 12.3484
June 12.0824 11.4425 11.7719
July 11.4832 10.8697 11.2030
August 10.9073 10.6826 10.7531
September 10.7535 10.5967 10.6808
October 11.6060 10.6459 10.7696
November 10.7212 10.6040 10.6569
December 14.0583 10.3425 10.6040