YEARLY HIGH
6.2435 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.3638 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1281 CDF

2023 KMF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KMF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 6.2435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.3638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8796 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4831 to the December average rate of 6.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.2435 was up 33.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.6792, 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 31,217 CDF
2022 Average 21,645 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 21,819 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,398.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.1909
4.3274
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 4.6848, compared to 5.5714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.8031 CDF (High: 6.0693 / Low: 5.2662). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1277 CDF (High: 5.5421 / Low: 5.4144).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0963 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 6.0356) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.4004), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6352 (+37.16%).

2023 Avg (December) 6.0356
2022 Avg (December) 4.4004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5677 4.3638 4.4831
February 4.5643 4.3799 4.4827
March 4.6067 4.4121 4.4898
April 4.9038 4.5228 4.6366
May 5.0934 4.5099 4.8266
June 5.3410 5.0430 5.1900
July 5.7352 5.3410 5.5426
August 5.5421 5.4144 5.4852
September 5.4624 5.3059 5.3889
October 5.5755 5.2693 5.4014
November 6.0693 5.2662 5.5749
December 6.2435 5.8363 6.0356