YEARLY HIGH
184.3555 CDF
YEARLY LOW
166.2966 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.1468 CDF

2018 TJS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 184.3555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 166.2966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0588 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.5606 to the December average rate of 172.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 184.3555 was down 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 188.3428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 921,777 CDF
2017 Average 847,029 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 831,483 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,294.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.4345
171.2367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 181.2519, compared to 173.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.2519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 9.8197 CDF (High: 176.1164 / Low: 166.2966). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8029 CDF (High: 181.1637 / Low: 179.3608).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.8197
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 182.5539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 159.5130), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0409 (+14.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 182.5539
2017 Avg (February) 159.5130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.1282 177.4842 181.5606
February 184.3555 181.2654 182.5539
March 184.2197 182.3055 183.3347
April 183.3347 181.4336 182.3694
May 181.1637 179.3608 179.9176
June 179.7478 176.1665 177.7753
July 176.1164 166.2966 174.2505
August 174.3537 171.5343 172.7653
September 174.3438 172.4158 173.5358
October 174.3874 170.7655 172.8348
November 174.4641 170.7811 172.3365
December 174.4256 170.8608 172.5270