2018 CUP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21169.9848 STD

YEARLY LOW

19675.8936 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20656.9291 STD

2018 CUP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CUP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 21169.9848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 19675.8936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1494.0912 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20194.0890 to the December average rate of 21050.5996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21169.9848 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 23450.2500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CUP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 105,849,924 STD

2017 Average 108,630,466 STD

Yearly Trough Low 98,379,468 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,470,456.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21223.3615

19726.3415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUP 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 20265.5001, compared to 21048.3580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 782.8579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20265.5001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21048.3580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 769.6537 STD (High: 21139.0831 / Low: 20369.4294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 21050.5996 / Low: 21050.5996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±769.6537

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 342.9959 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -342.9959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 21005.9921) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21831.4239), the exchange rate shifted by -825.4318 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 21005.9921

2017 Avg (June) 21831.4239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20453.3353	19759.1504	20194.0890
February	20036.9907	19675.8936	19851.0932
March	19971.4907	19785.2553	19889.4297
April	20096.5098	19846.7090	19937.8211
May	21139.0831	20369.4294	20714.5755
June	21169.9848	20813.8644	21005.9921
July	21067.3977	20889.4378	20990.1013
August	21050.5996	21020.7998	21049.6383
September	21050.5996	21050.5996	21050.5996
October	21148.3784	21050.5996	21098.6098
November	21050.5996	21050.5996	21050.5996
December	21050.5996	21050.5996	21050.5996