2018 VUV to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |