YEARLY HIGH
18.3143 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.4875 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2975 CDF

2018 CVE to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CVE to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 18.3143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 16.4875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8268 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6376 to the December average rate of 16.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3143 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,571 CDF
2017 Average 74,777 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 82,437 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,134.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.1530
16.5715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 17.6438, compared to 16.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1677 CDF (High: 18.1187 / Low: 16.9510). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3095 CDF (High: 18.2040 / Low: 17.8944).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1677
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.9690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7240 (+46.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.9690
2017 Avg (February) 12.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1187 16.9510 17.6376
February 18.3143 17.7040 17.9690
March 18.2040 17.8944 18.0212
April 18.0611 17.6253 17.9029
May 17.5669 16.9341 17.2893
June 17.3099 16.8846 17.0430
July 17.6189 16.5084 17.1323
August 17.3690 16.6184 16.9847
September 17.4658 17.0693 17.2489
October 17.1382 16.5456 16.9070
November 17.0205 16.5128 16.7033
December 16.9584 16.4875 16.7311