2018 XDR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2373.7785 CDF

YEARLY LOW

2192.5402 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2296.0355 CDF

2018 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 2373.7785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 2192.5402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 181.2383 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2302.7207 to the December average rate of 2261.5628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2373.7785 was up 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 2337.2161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,868,893 CDF

2017 Average 10,128,195 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 10,962,701 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 906,191.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2358.1881

2248.3678

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2319.7070, compared to 2272.3640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.3430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2319.7070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2272.3640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 139.7673 CDF (High: 2332.3074 / Low: 2192.5402). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.6433 CDF (High: 2358.6321 / Low: 2339.9887).

July Spread (Volatile) ±139.7673

March Spread (Stable) ±18.6433

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 39.4723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -39.4723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2339.8130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1724.9495), the exchange rate shifted by +614.8635 (+35.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 2339.8130

2017 Avg (February) 1724.9495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2341.1029	2225.7531	2302.7207
February	2373.7785	2311.4139	2339.8130
March	2358.6321	2339.9887	2349.0364
April	2353.3325	2321.2653	2341.4425
May	2316.4479	2278.0277	2301.9702
June	2297.8748	2267.7687	2283.2592
July	2332.3074	2192.5402	2276.1623
August	2303.1750	2253.7609	2275.4693
September	2308.2336	2275.0423	2292.5575
October	2292.0740	2239.4720	2270.9123
November	2287.7895	2236.6175	2257.5195
December	2286.8601	2237.5624	2261.5628