YEARLY HIGH
3.4487 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.2347 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3533 CDF

2018 AMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 3.4487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.2347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2140 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3171 to the December average rate of 3.3541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4487 was up 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,244 CDF
2017 Average 15,119 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 16,173 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,070.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3869
3.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 3.3441, compared to 3.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1903 CDF (High: 3.4487 / Low: 3.2584). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 CDF (High: 3.3548 / Low: 3.3317).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1903
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 3.3677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1176 (+3.62%).

2018 Avg (July) 3.3677
2017 Avg (July) 3.2500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3554 3.2347 3.3171
February 3.3849 3.3112 3.3461
March 3.3792 3.3462 3.3657
April 3.3729 3.3261 3.3568
May 3.3509 3.3169 3.3350
June 3.3548 3.3317 3.3440
July 3.4487 3.2584 3.3677
August 3.4056 3.3497 3.3746
September 3.4129 3.3497 3.3805
October 3.3839 3.3156 3.3576
November 3.3963 3.3055 3.3401
December 3.4002 3.3052 3.3541