YEARLY HIGH
0.4518 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4121 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4298 NGN

2013 KMF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.4121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4231 to the December average rate of 0.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4518 was up 4.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4313, 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 2,259 NGN
2012 Average 2,072 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,060 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.65 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4460
0.4139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to NGN 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 0.4222, compared to 0.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0217 NGN (High: 0.4387 / Low: 0.4170). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 NGN (High: 0.4419 / Low: 0.4367).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4431) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+5.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4431
2012 Avg (December) 0.4187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4325 0.4146 0.4231
February 0.4369 0.4191 0.4278
March 0.4218 0.4121 0.4173
April 0.4220 0.4128 0.4188
May 0.4227 0.4123 0.4165
June 0.4387 0.4170 0.4294
July 0.4332 0.4174 0.4281
August 0.4394 0.4306 0.4355
September 0.4419 0.4367 0.4387
October 0.4460 0.4397 0.4434
November 0.4382 0.4308 0.4354
December 0.4518 0.4366 0.4431