2018 SCR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 122.4604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 111.3679.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0925 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.1022 to the December average rate of 118.8830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 122.4604 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 121.5120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR 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 118.5041, compared to 119.3626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8586 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 7.1805 CDF (High: 122.4604 / Low: 115.2798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1194 CDF (High: 120.1930 / Low: 119.0736).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5223 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 119.6170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.8619), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7551 (+4.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.5370 | 111.3679 | 115.1022 |
| February | 121.0549 | 114.7492 | 118.3198 |
| March | 120.5451 | 114.9485 | 118.5413 |
| April | 120.1454 | 117.3835 | 119.8496 |
| May | 120.1463 | 115.0134 | 119.6918 |
| June | 120.1930 | 119.0736 | 119.5196 |
| July | 122.4604 | 115.2798 | 119.6170 |
| August | 120.8099 | 118.8469 | 119.6843 |
| September | 120.8682 | 113.8745 | 119.8103 |
| October | 120.6226 | 117.6915 | 119.2879 |
| November | 120.4414 | 117.6911 | 118.8933 |
| December | 120.4155 | 116.7836 | 118.8830 |