YEARLY HIGH
0.0297 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 SDG

2018 CDF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 568.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0297 was up 431.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 SDG
2017 Average 23 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 22 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.85 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0319
0.0019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to SDG 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 0.0099, compared to 0.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0183 SDG (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+586.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0293
2017 Avg (December) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
February 0.0113 0.0044 0.0104
March 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
April 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
May 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
June 0.0112 0.0111 0.0112
July 0.0115 0.0108 0.0111
August 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
September 0.0111 0.0110 0.0110
October 0.0293 0.0110 0.0211
November 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
December 0.0297 0.0290 0.0293