YEARLY HIGH
15.5960 CDF
YEARLY LOW
14.4286 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0119 CDF

2018 VUV to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 15.5960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 14.4286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1674 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2156 to the December average rate of 14.6668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5960 was down 1.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.8800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,980 CDF
2017 Average 68,284 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 72,143 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,836.99 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.4169
14.5830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 15.1944, compared to 14.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8614 CDF (High: 15.2901 / Low: 14.4286). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1787 CDF (High: 15.1557 / Low: 14.9770).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8614
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.3474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.8697), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4777 (+29.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.3474
2017 Avg (February) 11.8697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5901 14.8356 15.2156
February 15.5960 15.1581 15.3474
March 15.4846 15.1263 15.3377
April 15.3955 15.1334 15.2534
May 15.1065 14.8329 14.9948
June 15.1590 14.7829 15.0172
July 15.2901 14.4286 14.9284
August 15.1398 14.8848 14.9918
September 15.1557 14.9770 15.0732
October 15.0570 14.4667 14.6637
November 14.9171 14.4569 14.6525
December 14.7836 14.5457 14.6668