YEARLY HIGH
31.4192 CDF
YEARLY LOW
23.3183 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5626 CDF

2023 KGS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 31.4192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 23.3183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1009 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9392 to the December average rate of 30.5450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 31.4192 was up 22.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 25.7172, 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 157,096 CDF
2022 Average 120,234 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 116,591 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,504.44 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

31.2340
22.9667
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 24.5182, compared to 28.6070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 3.3400 CDF (High: 26.6583 / Low: 23.3183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4793 CDF (High: 23.8721 / Low: 23.3928).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3400
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2227 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 30.5450) against the same month in 2022 (average: 24.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5206 (+27.14%).

2023 Avg (December) 30.5450
2022 Avg (December) 24.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2988 23.6578 23.9392
February 23.9959 23.3928 23.7165
March 23.8721 23.3928 23.6556
April 24.9617 23.3889 23.7913
May 26.6583 23.3183 25.0192
June 27.6371 26.5634 26.9877
July 29.0260 27.6371 28.1475
August 28.3115 27.7557 28.1141
September 28.3569 27.7063 28.0514
October 29.0808 27.7776 28.2605
November 30.5373 27.5486 28.5232
December 31.4192 29.9326 30.5450