YEARLY HIGH
0.1253 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0888 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1035 CDF

2023 STD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the STD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0898 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1253 was up 31.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0955, 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 627 CDF
2022 Average 456 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 444 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.63 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1254
0.0865
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 0.0935, compared to 0.1134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0129 CDF (High: 0.1023 / Low: 0.0894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CDF (High: 0.0912 / Low: 0.0896).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.1222) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+36.33%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.1222
2022 Avg (December) 0.0896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0907 0.0888 0.0898
February 0.0912 0.0896 0.0904
March 0.0914 0.0896 0.0906
April 0.0957 0.0896 0.0912
May 0.1023 0.0894 0.0959
June 0.1056 0.1019 0.1034
July 0.1117 0.1056 0.1085
August 0.1118 0.1095 0.1111
September 0.1123 0.1103 0.1115
October 0.1166 0.1109 0.1130
November 0.1222 0.1104 0.1141
December 0.1253 0.1196 0.1222