2018 STD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0823 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.0745 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0784 CDF

2018 STD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0823 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411 CDF

2017 Average 338 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 372 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0817

0.0764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0796, compared to 0.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0048 CDF (High: 0.0813 / Low: 0.0765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CDF (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+46.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0811

2017 Avg (February) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0813	0.0765	0.0793
February	0.0823	0.0799	0.0811
March	0.0819	0.0809	0.0813
April	0.0814	0.0803	0.0810
May	0.0793	0.0764	0.0780
June	0.0776	0.0762	0.0769
July	0.0791	0.0745	0.0772
August	0.0780	0.0767	0.0773
September	0.0781	0.0772	0.0777
October	0.0777	0.0765	0.0772
November	0.0781	0.0765	0.0771
December	0.0780	0.0765	0.0772