YEARLY HIGH
1238.1682 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1021.5049 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1154.6747 CDF

2018 BND to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1238.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1021.5049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 216.6633 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1211.5457 to the December average rate of 1036.2490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1238.1682 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 1214.8663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,190,841 CDF
2017 Average 5,292,332 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,107,524 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,083,316.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1248.6836
1016.9368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1201.8446, compared to 1107.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 94.3398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1201.8446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1107.5048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 172.4275 CDF (High: 1193.9856 / Low: 1021.5580). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.5029 CDF (High: 1238.1682 / Low: 1221.6653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±172.4275
March Spread (Stable) ±16.5029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 84.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -84.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1229.3714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 946.4682), the exchange rate shifted by +282.9031 (+29.89%).

2018 Avg (March) 1229.3714
2017 Avg (March) 946.4682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1230.7091 1168.9597 1211.5457
February 1237.2612 1203.3061 1220.2999
March 1238.1682 1221.6653 1229.3714
April 1234.1195 1206.1823 1226.4803
May 1222.1130 1108.9929 1195.3234
June 1222.2811 1068.3889 1128.0469
July 1203.0075 1036.3713 1144.4888
August 1191.7818 1069.1781 1080.3937
September 1204.0571 1075.5485 1107.5273
October 1187.9093 1141.5954 1156.0464
November 1193.9856 1021.5580 1120.3233
December 1168.3981 1021.5049 1036.2490