YEARLY HIGH
20.8495 STD
YEARLY LOW
19.1808 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0280 STD

2013 CDF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 20.8495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 19.1808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6687 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0415 to the December average rate of 19.4157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.8495 was down 5.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.9991, 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 104,247 STD
2012 Average 104,006 STD
Yearly Trough Low 95,904 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,343.67 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.5876
19.3092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to STD 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 20.2663, compared to 19.7898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.9269 STD (High: 20.2826 / Low: 19.3557). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4211 STD (High: 19.8478 / Low: 19.4268).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9269
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 20.3759) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.4981), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1222 (-5.22%).

2013 Avg (July) 20.3759
2012 Avg (July) 21.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3911 19.6394 20.0415
February 20.4617 19.5585 19.9562
March 20.7830 20.2329 20.4283
April 20.8423 20.2868 20.4811
May 20.7413 20.0329 20.4786
June 20.6579 19.8325 20.2121
July 20.8495 19.9640 20.3759
August 20.2826 19.3557 19.9594
September 20.1434 19.5493 19.8554
October 19.6565 19.1895 19.4450
November 19.8478 19.4268 19.6872
December 19.6743 19.1808 19.4157