YEARLY HIGH
2.5338 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.0065 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1803 CDF

2016 KMF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.5338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 2.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5273 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0522 to the December average rate of 2.4944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5338 was up 11.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2715, 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 12,669 CDF
2015 Average 10,447 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,033 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,636.28 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5386
2.0080
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 2.1144, compared to 2.2462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4594 CDF (High: 2.4659 / Low: 2.0065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 CDF (High: 2.2355 / Low: 2.2064).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4594
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4944) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4339 (+21.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4944
2015 Avg (December) 2.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0919 2.0295 2.0522
February 2.1320 2.0509 2.0938
March 2.1213 2.0384 2.0952
April 2.1514 2.1189 2.1382
May 2.1719 2.0947 2.1403
June 2.2321 2.1141 2.1666
July 2.2223 2.1251 2.1749
August 2.2465 2.1776 2.2015
September 2.2355 2.2064 2.2217
October 2.2340 2.1488 2.1920
November 2.4659 2.0065 2.1926
December 2.5338 2.4501 2.4944