YEARLY HIGH
25.7172 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.4694 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0470 CDF

2022 KGS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 25.7172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 19.4694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2479 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6498 to the December average rate of 24.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.7172 was up 7.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.8205, 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 128,586 CDF
2021 Average 117,699 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 97,347 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,239.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.6430
19.9800
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 23.4356, compared to 24.6584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.4356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.9306 CDF (High: 24.1852 / Low: 21.2546). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2001 CDF (High: 23.7672 / Low: 23.5671).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9306
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 24.9988) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.5652), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4336 (+6.08%).

2022 Avg (October) 24.9988
2021 Avg (October) 23.5652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.7672 23.5671 23.6498
February 23.7677 21.1929 23.5151
March 21.5272 19.4694 20.4519
April 24.1852 21.2546 23.1439
May 25.2151 24.0960 24.6907
June 25.2782 24.5662 25.1624
July 25.1662 24.0912 24.7799
August 25.5262 24.0438 24.5848
September 25.5535 24.9380 25.1711
October 25.7172 24.4362 24.9988
November 24.5711 24.2435 24.3915
December 24.3341 23.6928 24.0244