YEARLY HIGH
2.2100 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.6519 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0557 CDF

2020 KPW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 2.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.6519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5581 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8740 to the December average rate of 2.1719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2100 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8740, 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 11,050 CDF
2019 Average 9,182 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,259 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,790.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2158
1.8429
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 1.9368, compared to 2.1747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.5413 CDF (High: 2.1932 / Low: 1.6519). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 CDF (High: 1.8768 / Low: 1.8713).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5413
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.1816) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3403 (+18.48%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.1816
2019 Avg (August) 1.8413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8768 1.8713 1.8740
February 1.8844 1.8722 1.8783
March 1.9030 1.8841 1.8939
April 1.9212 1.8955 1.9092
May 2.0304 1.9213 1.9849
June 2.1363 2.0278 2.0805
July 2.1868 2.1233 2.1620
August 2.2100 2.1680 2.1816
September 2.1889 2.1733 2.1809
October 2.1864 2.0134 2.1668
November 2.1900 2.1806 2.1848
December 2.1932 1.6519 2.1719