YEARLY HIGH
2.4972 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.2671 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4018 CDF

2012 KMF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 2.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.2671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2301 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3915 to the December average rate of 2.4660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4972 was down 9.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7680, 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 12,486 CDF
2011 Average 12,895 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 11,336 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,150.56 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4822
2.2869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.4137, compared to 2.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1456 CDF (High: 2.4520 / Low: 2.3064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 CDF (High: 2.4838 / Low: 2.4459).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1456
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.4612) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0775 (-3.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.4612
2011 Avg (February) 2.5387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4720 2.3427 2.3915
February 2.4972 2.4253 2.4612
March 2.4895 2.4281 2.4600
April 2.4937 2.4293 2.4506
May 2.4520 2.3064 2.3839
June 2.3720 2.3035 2.3350
July 2.3811 2.2671 2.3031
August 2.3366 2.2943 2.3188
September 2.4569 2.3323 2.3957
October 2.4581 2.4171 2.4390
November 2.4610 2.3856 2.4163
December 2.4838 2.4459 2.4660