YEARLY HIGH
222.4411 CDF
YEARLY LOW
209.5577 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.0067 CDF

2018 SRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 222.4411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 209.5577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8834 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.6153 to the December average rate of 217.9745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 222.4411 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 222.2379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,112,205 CDF
2017 Average 974,204 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,047,789 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,416.77 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

219.7530
214.1483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 215.9194, compared to 218.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.9194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 10.6008 CDF (High: 222.4411 / Low: 211.8403). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3585 CDF (High: 216.3899 / Low: 216.0315).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.6008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9916 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 217.2795) against the same month in 2017 (average: 207.9808), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2987 (+4.47%).

2018 Avg (July) 217.2795
2017 Avg (July) 207.9808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.3211 209.5577 214.6153
February 217.7455 214.2475 215.6792
March 217.4025 215.2586 216.5399
April 216.3899 215.3255 216.2348
May 216.3899 216.0315 216.2230
June 216.3899 216.0315 216.2244
July 222.4411 211.8403 217.2795
August 220.2557 216.5460 218.1024
September 220.4868 217.8868 219.2860
October 220.2678 215.8756 218.2944
November 220.4695 215.8756 217.6270
December 220.1380 215.8756 217.9745