YEARLY HIGH
204.8579 CDF
YEARLY LOW
176.3659 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.5540 CDF

2018 SEK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 204.8579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 176.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4920 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.0502 to the December average rate of 179.8703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 204.8579 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 202.8942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,024,289 CDF
2017 Average 857,897 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 881,829 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,460.02 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

202.2793
177.0397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 192.3555, compared to 180.7526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.3555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.7526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.8309 CDF (High: 203.8482 / Low: 191.0173). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0382 CDF (High: 181.8335 / Low: 176.7952).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.8309
November Spread (Stable) ±5.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.3512 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 200.1760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 142.8228), the exchange rate shifted by +57.3532 (+40.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 200.1760
2017 Avg (February) 142.8228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.8482 191.0173 199.0502
February 204.8579 194.7290 200.1760
March 198.2064 193.1575 196.2293
April 194.5064 184.5477 190.8316
May 188.0072 179.9845 184.4804
June 187.5494 178.6993 183.3653
July 189.5796 177.1168 183.6246
August 184.9725 176.3659 179.3289
September 186.9449 179.4447 182.5628
October 183.3592 176.3991 179.9859
November 181.8335 176.7952 179.1430
December 183.2447 176.7409 179.8703