2018 EUR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |