YEARLY HIGH
0.4879 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.4359 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4655 DJF

2012 KMF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.4879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4678 to the December average rate of 0.4736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4879 was down 9.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5376, 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 2,439 DJF
2011 Average 2,515 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 2,179 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.82 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4832
0.4410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to DJF 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 0.4712, compared to 0.4598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0323 DJF (High: 0.4822 / Low: 0.4498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 DJF (High: 0.4497 / Low: 0.4431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4796) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4929), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-2.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4796
2011 Avg (February) 0.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4786 0.4604 0.4678
February 0.4879 0.4727 0.4796
March 0.4858 0.4754 0.4797
April 0.4840 0.4747 0.4786
May 0.4822 0.4498 0.4658
June 0.4632 0.4512 0.4557
July 0.4626 0.4359 0.4445
August 0.4497 0.4431 0.4465
September 0.4745 0.4493 0.4615
October 0.4736 0.4651 0.4690
November 0.4696 0.4580 0.4639
December 0.4786 0.4666 0.4736