YEARLY HIGH
25.8378 CDF
YEARLY LOW
17.5316 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0466 CDF

2020 KGS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 25.8378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 17.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3062 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.2323 to the December average rate of 23.4158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.8378 was up 6.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.2565, 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 129,189 CDF
2019 Average 119,468 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 87,658 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,531.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.7274
21.2962
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 23.6688, compared to 24.4245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 6.8931 CDF (High: 24.4246 / Low: 17.5316). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1177 CDF (High: 24.3041 / Low: 24.1864).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.8931
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 25.3582) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.7948), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5634 (+6.57%).

2020 Avg (August) 25.3582
2019 Avg (August) 23.7948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.3041 24.1864 24.2323
February 24.2806 24.1230 24.2102
March 24.3902 21.3496 23.3995
April 22.8529 20.1717 21.6655
May 24.8121 21.9165 23.3831
June 25.6073 24.7115 25.1223
July 25.6607 24.5160 25.1477
August 25.8378 24.9831 25.3582
September 25.1531 24.6996 24.8967
October 24.7884 22.8176 24.3084
November 24.0281 23.1723 23.4200
December 24.4246 17.5316 23.4158