YEARLY HIGH
35.8966 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.5280 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3332 CDF

2021 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 35.8966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.3686 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7039 to the December average rate of 4.5718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 35.8966 was down 4.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 37.4121, 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 179,483 CDF
2020 Average 171,025 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,640 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,843.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.8297
1.3201
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 14.1278, compared to 4.5386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 35.3686 CDF (High: 35.8966 / Low: 0.5280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0437 CDF (High: 4.4902 / Low: 4.4465).

February Spread (Volatile) ±35.3686
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.8973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 29.1266) against the same month in 2020 (average: 32.6561), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5296 (-10.81%).

2021 Avg (February) 29.1266
2020 Avg (February) 32.6561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8760 35.6078 35.7039
February 35.8966 0.5280 29.1266
March 5.2596 5.1791 5.2293
April 5.2510 5.1572 5.2143
May 5.1572 4.7413 4.9160
June 4.7521 4.3902 4.5770
July 4.4936 4.3794 4.4459
August 4.4902 4.4465 4.4623
September 4.5460 4.4770 4.5046
October 4.5675 4.4951 4.5338
November 8.9067 4.5373 4.7131
December 4.5906 4.5281 4.5718