2018 SOS to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8678 CDF

YEARLY LOW

2.6991 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7977 CDF

2018 SOS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 2.8678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 2.6991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1686 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7618 to the December average rate of 2.8032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8678 was up 0.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,339 CDF

2017 Average 12,592 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 13,496 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8345

2.7551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.7856, compared to 2.8097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1686 CDF (High: 2.8678 / Low: 2.6991). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 CDF (High: 2.8399 / Low: 2.8102).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1686

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

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 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.8022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1118 (+4.16%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.8022

2017 Avg (July) 2.6904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7910	2.7095	2.7618
February	2.8124	2.7461	2.7731
March	2.8058	2.7607	2.7836
April	2.8252	2.7742	2.7956
May	2.8252	2.7814	2.8006
June	2.8234	2.7797	2.7990
July	2.8678	2.6991	2.8022
August	2.8380	2.7917	2.8129
September	2.8399	2.8102	2.8279
October	2.8408	2.7728	2.8101
November	2.8411	2.7711	2.8019
December	2.8419	2.7700	2.8032