2018 SVC to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SVC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SVC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 189.5895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 178.8724.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7172 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.0369 to the December average rate of 185.7912, 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 189.5895 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 188.9281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SVC 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 184.2530, compared to 185.9157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6627 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 10.7172 CDF (High: 189.5895 / Low: 178.8724). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4903 CDF (High: 184.8453 / Low: 184.3550).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7595 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 185.1669) against the same month in 2017 (average: 177.9733), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1936 (+4.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 184.5366 | 178.9970 | 183.0369 |
| February | 185.8456 | 182.7413 | 184.0396 |
| March | 185.5547 | 183.8584 | 184.8378 |
| April | 184.8453 | 184.3550 | 184.5725 |
| May | 184.8430 | 184.0354 | 184.5222 |
| June | 184.7901 | 184.1293 | 184.5092 |
| July | 189.5895 | 178.8724 | 185.1669 |
| August | 187.6211 | 184.6058 | 185.9708 |
| September | 187.6964 | 185.6959 | 186.8701 |
| October | 187.8260 | 183.9082 | 186.1106 |
| November | 187.9838 | 183.9412 | 185.5847 |
| December | 187.8979 | 183.9412 | 185.7912 |