YEARLY HIGH
19.4844 CDF
YEARLY LOW
18.6191 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0495 CDF

2013 KGS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 19.4844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 18.6191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8654 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4017 to the December average rate of 18.7451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.4844 was down 6.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.7686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,422 CDF
2012 Average 98,528 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 93,095 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,326.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.4674
18.6795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 19.2027, compared to 18.8963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.3717 CDF (High: 19.0517 / Low: 18.6801). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1912 CDF (High: 19.3403 / Low: 19.1492).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3717
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1912

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2560 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 19.4017) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.5308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1291 (-0.66%).

2013 Avg (January) 19.4017
2012 Avg (January) 19.5308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4844 19.2377 19.4017
February 19.3403 19.1492 19.2394
March 19.4792 19.2186 19.3567
April 19.1919 18.9808 19.1007
May 19.2695 19.0156 19.1086
June 19.1185 18.8763 19.0090
July 19.0192 18.6850 18.8576
August 19.0517 18.6801 18.8925
September 19.0461 18.7304 18.9058
October 19.1185 18.9183 18.9976
November 19.1488 18.8494 18.9793
December 18.8811 18.6191 18.7451