YEARLY HIGH
211.4069 CDF
YEARLY LOW
161.2399 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.9225 CDF

2013 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 211.4069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 161.2399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.1669 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.8826 to the December average rate of 161.9333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 211.4069 was down 39.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 347.6782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,057,034 CDF
2012 Average 1,393,045 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 806,200 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,834.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

214.8207
157.1254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 208.9015, compared to 200.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.9015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.9435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 48.4608 CDF (High: 210.5844 / Low: 162.1236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2150 CDF (High: 210.3220 / Low: 209.1070).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.4608
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 43.8614 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.8614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 209.7421) against the same month in 2012 (average: 342.2796), the exchange rate shifted by -132.5375 (-38.72%).

2013 Avg (March) 209.7421
2012 Avg (March) 342.2796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.9376 207.8856 208.8826
February 209.0174 206.4612 208.2669
March 211.4069 207.6310 209.7421
April 210.2982 207.8190 208.6824
May 209.8286 208.0589 208.6807
June 210.3224 208.0952 209.1545
July 210.0884 207.7380 209.1426
August 210.0734 207.5402 208.9315
September 210.6861 209.2844 210.0128
October 210.3220 209.1070 209.8460
November 210.5844 162.1236 205.7947
December 163.0270 161.2399 161.9333