YEARLY HIGH
37.3756 CDF
YEARLY LOW
34.1356 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.0196 CDF

2019 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 37.3756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 34.1356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2400 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3655 to the December average rate of 37.1900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.3756 was down 83.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.1954, 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 186,878 CDF
2018 Average 453,249 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 170,678 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,200.09 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

37.4728
34.0795
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 35.1470, compared to 36.8921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 2.2440 CDF (High: 36.3795 / Low: 34.1356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1217 CDF (High: 36.9677 / Low: 36.8461).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2440
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 37.1900) against the same month in 2018 (average: 34.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0350 (+8.89%).

2019 Avg (December) 37.1900
2018 Avg (December) 34.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5655 34.1956 34.3655
February 34.5814 34.1719 34.3925
March 34.5959 34.2144 34.3622
April 36.3795 34.1356 34.6496
May 36.6851 36.2147 36.4494
June 36.8089 36.4193 36.6629
July 36.9401 36.5764 36.7859
August 36.9652 36.6594 36.7489
September 36.9677 36.8461 36.8902
October 36.9353 36.7388 36.8547
November 36.9680 36.6831 36.8831
December 37.3756 36.8989 37.1900