YEARLY HIGH
4.6110 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.4935 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1039 CDF

2022 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 4.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 3.4935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1175 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5752 to the December average rate of 3.5846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.6110 was down 87.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 35.8966, 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 23,055 CDF
2021 Average 46,104 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 17,468 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,587.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.6788
3.4346
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 4.4877, compared to 3.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.8907 CDF (High: 4.3842 / Low: 3.4935). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 CDF (High: 4.4025 / Low: 4.3712).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8907
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.5752) against the same month in 2021 (average: 35.7039), the exchange rate shifted by -31.1287 (-87.19%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.5752
2021 Avg (January) 35.7039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6110 4.5392 4.5752
February 4.5692 4.4906 4.5334
March 4.5143 4.4764 4.4926
April 4.5169 4.4777 4.4900
May 4.5143 4.3892 4.4461
June 4.4025 4.3712 4.3887
July 4.4381 4.3617 4.3794
August 4.3842 3.4935 3.6342
September 3.5800 3.5021 3.5382
October 3.6365 3.5223 3.5839
November 3.6129 3.5711 3.6001
December 3.6247 3.5387 3.5846