YEARLY HIGH
807.6022 CDF
YEARLY LOW
747.5614 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
778.0131 CDF

2018 FJD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 807.6022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 747.5614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.0408 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 792.4841 to the December average rate of 765.7880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 807.6022 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 827.8098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,038,011 CDF
2017 Average 3,543,984 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,737,807 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,203.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

801.9089
755.1761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 788.6301, compared to 767.3961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 788.6301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 767.3961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 48.4543 CDF (High: 796.7455 / Low: 748.2912). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5565 CDF (High: 783.4202 / Low: 771.8637).

July Spread (Volatile) ±48.4543
May Spread (Stable) ±11.5565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.8011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 796.5631) against the same month in 2017 (average: 640.2913), the exchange rate shifted by +156.2718 (+24.41%).

2018 Avg (March) 796.5631
2017 Avg (March) 640.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 806.0507 766.8876 792.4841
February 806.5470 786.7248 798.0145
March 807.6022 788.7347 796.5631
April 800.6874 779.5140 791.3205
May 783.4202 771.8637 776.5194
June 786.6364 767.7146 776.8792
July 796.7455 748.2912 772.4588
August 781.8117 759.8756 770.7707
September 779.0962 758.4590 769.7484
October 770.5850 747.5614 759.0705
November 778.8653 753.5987 766.5403
December 776.1264 760.2140 765.7880