YEARLY HIGH
189.5895 CDF
YEARLY LOW
178.8724 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.0844 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 947,948 CDF
2017 Average 833,549 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 894,362 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,585.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

187.2534
182.6535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.2530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.9157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.7172
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4903

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (July) 185.1669
2017 Avg (July) 177.9733

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