YEARLY HIGH
0.9883 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.7532 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9340 KPW

2016 CDF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.9883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.7532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2351 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9711 to the December average rate of 0.7727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9883 was up 0.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,942 KPW
2015 Average 4,858 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,766 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,175.55 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9909
0.7529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to KPW 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 0.9683, compared to 0.8998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1953 KPW (High: 0.9813 / Low: 0.7859). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KPW (High: 0.9723 / Low: 0.9682).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1953
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.9582) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-1.50%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.9582
2015 Avg (June) 0.9728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9737 0.9690 0.9711
February 0.9723 0.9678 0.9695
March 0.9751 0.9692 0.9709
April 0.9731 0.9677 0.9698
May 0.9723 0.9682 0.9700
June 0.9883 0.9371 0.9582
July 0.9544 0.9215 0.9458
August 0.9279 0.9156 0.9214
September 0.9274 0.9167 0.9219
October 0.9385 0.9179 0.9267
November 0.9813 0.7859 0.9103
December 0.7947 0.7532 0.7727