YEARLY HIGH
4.8512 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.5339 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5376 CDF

2025 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 4.8512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3173 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7463 to the December average rate of 3.7528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.8512 was down 0.91% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.8955, 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 24,256 CDF
2024 Average 23,539 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 17,669 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,586.66 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.9409
3.5762
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 4.7916, compared to 4.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.7938 CDF (High: 4.3641 / Low: 3.5703). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 CDF (High: 4.8507 / Low: 4.8060).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7938
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8298 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 4.8180) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.7364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0816 (+1.72%).

2025 Avg (August) 4.8180
2024 Avg (August) 4.7364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7754 4.7171 4.7463
February 4.8286 4.7104 4.7652
March 4.7837 4.7228 4.7701
April 4.8429 4.7910 4.8247
May 4.8465 4.7810 4.8272
June 4.8472 4.7910 4.8160
July 4.8507 4.8060 4.8268
August 4.8512 4.7710 4.8180
September 4.8455 4.3740 4.7222
October 4.3641 3.5703 3.8924
November 3.8229 3.5339 3.6899
December 3.8097 3.5997 3.7528