YEARLY HIGH
1989.0000 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1486.7094 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1850.1595 CDF

2020 ZMK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZMK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1989.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1486.7094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 502.2906 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1686.5805 to the December average rate of 1954.7511, 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 1989.0000 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 1686.5743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,945,000 CDF
2019 Average 8,264,154 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,433,547 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,511,453.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1994.2521
1658.6104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 1743.1223, compared to 1957.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 214.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1743.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1957.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 487.1794 CDF (High: 1973.8887 / Low: 1486.7094). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9457 CDF (High: 1689.1554 / Low: 1684.2097).

December Spread (Volatile) ±487.1794
January Spread (Stable) ±4.9457

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 12.7138 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1963.4329) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1657.1776), the exchange rate shifted by +306.2553 (+18.48%).

2020 Avg (August) 1963.4329
2019 Avg (August) 1657.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1689.1554 1684.2097 1686.5805
February 1696.0000 1685.0000 1690.4829
March 1712.6930 1695.7102 1704.5448
April 1729.1233 1705.9274 1718.2776
May 1827.3726 1729.1402 1786.4229
June 1922.7124 1825.0000 1872.4249
July 1968.1121 1911.0000 1945.8172
August 1989.0000 1951.2360 1963.4329
September 1970.0000 1956.0000 1962.8053
October 1967.7834 1812.0753 1950.0915
November 1971.0000 1962.5576 1966.2820
December 1973.8887 1486.7094 1954.7511