2018 NAD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.2390 CDF

YEARLY LOW

107.6390 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.2306 CDF

2018 NAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 140.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 107.6390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.6000 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.4300 to the December average rate of 114.2120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 140.2390 was up 8.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 129.8174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701,195 CDF

2017 Average 548,362 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 538,195 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,000.02 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

138.8960

109.4692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 131.4406, compared to 115.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.4406

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.1535 CDF (High: 123.2674 / Low: 111.1139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4567 CDF (High: 138.5721 / Low: 134.1154).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.1535

March Spread (Stable) ±4.4567

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.9400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 136.2116) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.4008), the exchange rate shifted by +39.8107 (+41.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 136.2116

2017 Avg (February) 96.4008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	136.0247	127.3127	131.4300
February	140.2390	131.7153	136.2116
March	138.5721	134.1154	136.4438
April	136.6596	129.7714	133.4436
May	131.6484	126.7258	129.0273
June	128.3697	116.9823	122.0873
July	124.2744	116.1890	120.4315
August	123.2674	111.1139	116.1935
September	115.7464	107.6390	111.9214
October	115.4767	110.0535	112.2343
November	118.8281	111.9527	115.1312
December	119.0400	112.3836	114.2120