YEARLY HIGH
2.9233 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.5900 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8097 CDF

2018 CRC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 2.9233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 2.5900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3333 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8231 to the December average rate of 2.7160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9233 was up 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,617 CDF
2017 Average 12,873 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 12,950 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,666.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8858
2.6399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.8401, compared to 2.7793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1634 CDF (High: 2.9233 / Low: 2.7599). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CDF (High: 2.8592 / Low: 2.8475).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1634
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.8567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1353 (+4.97%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.8567
2017 Avg (July) 2.7214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8476 2.7655 2.8231
February 2.8525 2.7906 2.8199
March 2.8601 2.8348 2.8444
April 2.8644 2.8398 2.8523
May 2.8592 2.8475 2.8532
June 2.8573 2.8392 2.8478
July 2.9233 2.7599 2.8567
August 2.8852 2.8473 2.8653
September 2.8702 2.8004 2.8238
October 2.8213 2.6814 2.7534
November 2.7355 2.5900 2.6604
December 2.7459 2.6782 2.7160