YEARLY HIGH
0.1638 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1507 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1546 YER

2018 CDF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.1638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1563 to the December average rate of 0.1540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1638 was down 24.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2175, 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 819 YER
2017 Average 865 YER
Yearly Trough Low 754 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.15 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1566
0.1527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to YER 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 0.1554, compared to 0.1539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0096 YER (High: 0.1638 / Low: 0.1542). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 YER (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1548).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1554) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0325 (-17.32%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1554
2017 Avg (March) 0.1879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1602 0.1551 0.1563
February 0.1565 0.1539 0.1554
March 0.1638 0.1542 0.1554
April 0.1557 0.1549 0.1550
May 0.1552 0.1547 0.1550
June 0.1551 0.1548 0.1550
July 0.1597 0.1507 0.1545
August 0.1550 0.1524 0.1539
September 0.1541 0.1522 0.1531
October 0.1555 0.1524 0.1538
November 0.1555 0.1523 0.1542
December 0.1555 0.1525 0.1540