YEARLY HIGH
1.0367 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.0053 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0221 CDF

2012 KPW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.0367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0129 to the December average rate of 1.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0367 was down 85.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,183 CDF
2011 Average 31,289 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,027 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.86 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0310
1.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.0169, compared to 1.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0258 CDF (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0054). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CDF (High: 1.0292 / Low: 1.0255).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0284) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6266), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5983 (-60.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0284
2011 Avg (December) 2.6266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0294 1.0053 1.0129
February 1.0313 1.0054 1.0172
March 1.0277 1.0102 1.0181
April 1.0283 1.0118 1.0176
May 1.0285 1.0098 1.0174
June 1.0325 1.0107 1.0184
July 1.0293 1.0159 1.0244
August 1.0290 1.0235 1.0270
September 1.0294 1.0247 1.0269
October 1.0292 1.0255 1.0277
November 1.0361 1.0260 1.0294
December 1.0367 1.0211 1.0284