YEARLY HIGH
4.8955 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.4260 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7076 CDF

2024 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4.8955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 4.4260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4696 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5289 to the December average rate of 4.7451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8955 was up 4.69% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.6760, 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 24,478 CDF
2023 Average 19,582 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 22,130 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,347.82 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8076
4.5035
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 4.6648, compared to 4.7503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.2642 CDF (High: 4.8955 / Low: 4.6313). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 CDF (High: 4.6080 / Low: 4.5641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2642
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0921 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 4.6678) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.6468), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0210 (+28.00%).

2024 Avg (May) 4.6678
2023 Avg (May) 3.6468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5799 4.4260 4.5289
February 4.6080 4.5641 4.5868
March 4.7519 4.6035 4.6733
April 4.8107 4.6952 4.7599
May 4.8955 4.6313 4.6678
June 4.8558 4.6514 4.7723
July 4.8663 4.7084 4.7823
August 4.7797 4.6697 4.7364
September 4.7643 4.7090 4.7353
October 4.7844 4.7184 4.7471
November 4.7797 4.7268 4.7560
December 4.7731 4.7109 4.7451