YEARLY HIGH
0.0158 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0152 BOB

2023 KMF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KMF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0158 was down 1.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 BOB
2022 Average 74 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 73 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0156
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to BOB 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0155) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.53%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0155
2022 Avg (July) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
February 0.0153 0.0148 0.0150
March 0.0153 0.0148 0.0150
April 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0155 0.0150 0.0152
June 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
July 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
August 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
September 0.0152 0.0147 0.0150
October 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
November 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
December 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153