YEARLY HIGH
210.3682 CDF
YEARLY LOW
198.5161 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.5608 CDF

2018 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 210.3682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 198.5161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8521 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.1051 to the December average rate of 201.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 210.3682 was down 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 215.8102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,051,841 CDF
2017 Average 933,660 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 992,581 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,260.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

208.8632
200.4235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 206.6212, compared to 204.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.6212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.5004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 11.8521 CDF (High: 210.3682 / Low: 198.5161). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0793 CDF (High: 209.2037 / Low: 207.1244).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.8521
March Spread (Stable) ±2.0793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 204.8172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 198.7151), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1022 (+3.07%).

2018 Avg (July) 204.8172
2017 Avg (July) 198.7151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.7776 201.3415 206.1051
February 209.6649 206.4870 207.6886
March 209.2037 207.1244 208.1598
April 208.8424 206.3831 207.4590
May 209.0316 203.9790 206.2228
June 205.1629 202.4042 204.0920
July 210.3682 198.5161 204.8172
August 208.2195 204.7126 206.1840
September 208.4380 205.9801 207.3028
October 207.0803 201.5113 204.6389
November 205.7657 200.8352 202.9327
December 204.9189 198.6461 201.1268