YEARLY HIGH
2.6002 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.3757 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4895 CDF

2013 KMF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 2.6002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.3757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2244 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4868 to the December average rate of 2.5706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6002 was up 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4972, 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 13,001 CDF
2012 Average 12,007 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 11,879 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,122.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5849
2.4126
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 2.4598, compared to 2.5192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.1180 CDF (High: 2.4938 / Low: 2.3757). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0407 CDF (High: 2.5142 / Low: 2.4735).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1180
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0407

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.5643) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1253 (+5.14%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.5643
2012 Avg (October) 2.4390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5364 2.4374 2.4868
February 2.5549 2.4432 2.4991
March 2.4646 2.3982 2.4388
April 2.4642 2.3948 2.4368
May 2.4744 2.4040 2.4269
June 2.5021 2.4283 2.4701
July 2.4938 2.3757 2.4486
August 2.5142 2.4735 2.4911
September 2.5445 2.4809 2.5066
October 2.6002 2.5417 2.5643
November 2.5517 2.5044 2.5338
December 2.5967 2.5411 2.5706