2013 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2947 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2317 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2635 JPY

2013 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0630 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2406 to the December average rate of 0.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2947 was up 26.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2322, 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 1,474 JPY

2012 Average 1,042 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,159 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.94 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2933

0.2358

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KMF to JPY 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0221 JPY (High: 0.2653 / Low: 0.2432). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 JPY (High: 0.2709 / Low: 0.2641).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2885) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0652 (+29.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2885

2012 Avg (December) 0.2233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2516	0.2317	0.2406
February	0.2588	0.2453	0.2530
March	0.2557	0.2450	0.2498
April	0.2653	0.2432	0.2592
May	0.2689	0.2604	0.2661
June	0.2655	0.2553	0.2614
July	0.2688	0.2594	0.2649
August	0.2685	0.2609	0.2648
September	0.2709	0.2641	0.2686
October	0.2745	0.2672	0.2712
November	0.2827	0.2685	0.2744
December	0.2947	0.2826	0.2885