2019 SHP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 SHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the SHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2255.7088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1994.2426.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 261.4662 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2109.6025 to the December average rate of 2200.4874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2255.7088 was down 2.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 2315.5443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
SHP to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2123.6041, compared to 2098.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.2686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 124.3131 CDF (High: 2156.1320 / Low: 2031.8189). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.5642 CDF (High: 2156.6013 / Low: 2127.0371).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 56.2172 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2200.4874) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2059.4738), the exchange rate shifted by +141.0136 (+6.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2158.6202 | 2048.3720 | 2109.6025 |
| February | 2181.5251 | 2097.5479 | 2130.7743 |
| March | 2179.7457 | 2122.5924 | 2155.4779 |
| April | 2154.3091 | 2113.5995 | 2134.1229 |
| May | 2157.9505 | 2075.2947 | 2114.1430 |
| June | 2114.3399 | 2075.7285 | 2097.5036 |
| July | 2096.8860 | 2017.0464 | 2070.2822 |
| August | 2034.9071 | 1994.2426 | 2014.0650 |
| September | 2084.3558 | 2008.1309 | 2056.4540 |
| October | 2156.1320 | 2031.8189 | 2105.5169 |
| November | 2156.6013 | 2127.0371 | 2143.2074 |
| December | 2255.7088 | 2150.0321 | 2200.4874 |