YEARLY HIGH
613.8520 CDF
YEARLY LOW
578.2989 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
599.2036 CDF

2018 XCD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 613.8520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 578.2989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5531 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 592.4864 to the December average rate of 601.5259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 613.8520 was up 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 611.6466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,069,260 CDF
2017 Average 2,697,956 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,891,494 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,765.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

606.4109
591.2205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 596.5597, compared to 601.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 596.5597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 601.8475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 34.5842 CDF (High: 613.8520 / Low: 579.2677). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9906 CDF (High: 597.9538 / Low: 596.9632).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.5842
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9906

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 2.7364 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 599.5651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 575.3112), the exchange rate shifted by +24.2539 (+4.22%).

2018 Avg (July) 599.5651
2017 Avg (July) 575.3112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 596.9632 578.2989 592.4864
February 601.6998 592.0334 595.9899
March 600.7518 594.8276 598.3681
April 597.9538 595.0126 597.5251
May 597.9538 596.9632 597.4926
June 597.9538 596.9632 597.4963
July 613.8520 579.2677 599.5651
August 607.8210 597.5838 601.8790
September 608.4588 601.2840 605.1450
October 607.8544 595.7337 602.4086
November 608.4112 595.7116 600.5611
December 607.4964 595.7337 601.5259