YEARLY HIGH
0.6054 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.4525 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4886 KPW

2020 CDF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.6054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.4525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1529 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5336 to the December average rate of 0.4616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6054 was up 9.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5538, 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 3,027 KPW
2019 Average 2,723 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,262 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.38 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5412
0.4501
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 0.5171, compared to 0.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1494 KPW (High: 0.6054 / Low: 0.4560). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KPW (High: 0.5344 / Low: 0.5328).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4616) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0747 (-13.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4616
2019 Avg (December) 0.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5344 0.5328 0.5336
February 0.5341 0.5307 0.5324
March 0.5308 0.5255 0.5280
April 0.5276 0.5205 0.5238
May 0.5205 0.4925 0.5040
June 0.4932 0.4681 0.4808
July 0.4710 0.4573 0.4626
August 0.4612 0.4525 0.4584
September 0.4601 0.4569 0.4585
October 0.4967 0.4574 0.4617
November 0.4586 0.4566 0.4577
December 0.6054 0.4560 0.4616