YEARLY HIGH
4.1164 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0745 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8752 CDF

2018 KMF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 4.1164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0419 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9691 to the December average rate of 3.7570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1164 was down 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1437, 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 20,582 CDF
2017 Average 16,806 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 373 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,209.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0923
3.5874
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 3.9657, compared to 3.7847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.7313 CDF (High: 3.8058 / Low: 0.0745). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0578 CDF (High: 4.0818 / Low: 4.0240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7313
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.0401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7520), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2881 (+46.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.0401
2017 Avg (February) 2.7520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0691 3.8057 3.9691
February 4.1164 3.9756 4.0401
March 4.0818 4.0240 4.0502
April 4.0604 3.9641 4.0235
May 3.9788 3.8042 3.8851
June 3.8707 3.7892 3.8261
July 3.9480 3.7131 3.8466
August 3.8617 3.7410 3.8077
September 3.9354 3.8254 3.8686
October 3.8459 3.7260 3.7986
November 3.8058 0.0745 3.6294
December 3.8060 3.7101 3.7570