YEARLY HIGH
17.0967 CDF
YEARLY LOW
15.4155 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1775 CDF

2018 RSD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 17.0967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 15.4155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6811 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4720 to the December average rate of 15.6380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.0967 was up 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.2907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,483 CDF
2017 Average 68,352 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 77,078 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,405.54 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.9991
15.4705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 16.5076, compared to 15.8474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.0348 CDF (High: 16.5013 / Low: 15.4665). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2941 CDF (High: 17.0548 / Low: 16.7607).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0348
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2941

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 0.6148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 16.8088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9302), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8787 (+53.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 16.8088
2017 Avg (February) 10.9302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7986 15.8791 16.4720
February 17.0967 16.5116 16.8088
March 17.0548 16.7607 16.8717
April 16.9305 16.4965 16.7703
May 16.5006 15.7747 16.1555
June 16.1377 15.8034 15.9674
July 16.5013 15.4665 16.0524
August 16.2612 15.6267 15.8958
September 16.3491 15.9536 16.1084
October 16.0106 15.4689 15.7921
November 15.8346 15.4155 15.5979
December 15.8677 15.4201 15.6380