YEARLY HIGH
24.2565 CDF
YEARLY LOW
23.3591 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8935 CDF

2019 KGS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 24.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 23.3591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8974 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7950 to the December average rate of 24.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.2565 was down 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.3289, 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 121,282 CDF
2018 Average 118,322 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 116,795 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,487.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

24.1261
23.7647
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 23.8876, compared to 23.8995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.5644 CDF (High: 23.9235 / Low: 23.3591). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1234 CDF (High: 23.9072 / Low: 23.7838).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5644
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1991 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 24.0960) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.6609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4351 (+1.84%).

2019 Avg (December) 24.0960
2018 Avg (December) 23.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.9694 23.6509 23.7950
February 23.9889 23.7403 23.8512
March 23.9373 23.7320 23.8276
April 23.9072 23.7838 23.8582
May 24.0801 23.7964 23.9329
June 24.1896 23.8337 24.0608
July 23.9684 23.7334 23.8617
August 23.9235 23.3591 23.7948
September 23.9444 23.7602 23.8925
October 23.9195 23.7958 23.8709
November 23.9127 23.7579 23.8809
December 24.2565 23.8984 24.0960