2018 CNY to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

257.5444 CDF

YEARLY LOW

229.7914 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

245.1487 CDF

2018 CNY to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 257.5444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 229.7914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7529 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.1991 to the December average rate of 235.8647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 257.5444 was up 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.5463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,438,609 CDF

2017 Average 5,404,716 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,744,785 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 693,823.42 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

258.5939

231.7106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CDF 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 253.2072, compared to 237.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.2072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 15.7769 CDF (High: 255.4514 / Low: 239.6745). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7760 CDF (High: 257.0547 / Low: 254.2787).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.7769

March Spread (Stable) ±2.7760

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.4544 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 256.3537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 199.9272), the exchange rate shifted by +56.4265 (+28.22%).

2018 Avg (April) 256.3537

2017 Avg (April) 199.9272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	255.4514	239.6745	249.1991
February	256.6095	252.7838	254.7377
March	257.0547	254.2787	255.7611
April	257.5444	254.7548	256.3537
May	255.5022	251.4696	253.4585
June	252.6826	243.5514	249.7328
July	244.9970	229.7914	241.2784
August	241.2889	234.5322	237.6030
September	240.5891	236.5116	238.5652
October	237.9309	231.8548	235.2796
November	237.1519	231.3551	233.9509
December	238.2455	231.3551	235.8647