YEARLY HIGH
2020.5471 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1822.2771 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1913.0365 CDF

2018 EUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2020.5471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1822.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 198.2701 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1953.6245 to the December average rate of 1849.5642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2020.5471 was up 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1948.5063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,102,736 CDF
2017 Average 8,272,797 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,111,385 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 991,350.32 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2009.6379
1829.8731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1952.3300, compared to 1873.7430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.5870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1952.3300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1873.7430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 119.2101 CDF (High: 1946.4621 / Low: 1827.2520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6046 CDF (High: 2012.1342 / Low: 1985.5297).

July Spread (Volatile) ±119.2101
March Spread (Stable) ±26.6046

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 73.2863 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.2863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1988.6935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1354.4257), the exchange rate shifted by +634.2677 (+46.83%).

2018 Avg (February) 1988.6935
2017 Avg (February) 1354.4257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1995.0200 1877.1413 1953.6245
February 2020.5471 1959.2716 1988.6935
March 2012.1342 1985.5297 1994.6575
April 1999.5832 1950.1887 1982.2805
May 1936.1726 1862.9477 1908.9942
June 1905.2762 1866.5358 1885.7301
July 1946.4621 1827.2520 1894.8776
August 1923.4974 1844.8424 1877.2735
September 1932.5782 1888.0632 1905.4344
October 1893.5205 1835.2221 1870.4550
November 1874.5255 1822.2771 1844.8535
December 1881.2529 1822.6814 1849.5642