YEARLY HIGH
2.6251 KGS
YEARLY LOW
2.5497 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5884 KGS

2013 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 2.6251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 2.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5960 to the December average rate of 2.5784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6251 was down 3.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,126 KGS
2012 Average 13,145 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 12,749 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.89 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6096
2.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KGS 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 2.5943, compared to 2.5826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0482 KGS (High: 2.6168 / Low: 2.5686). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 KGS (High: 2.5674 / Low: 2.5497).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 2.6050) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.16%).

2013 Avg (July) 2.6050
2012 Avg (July) 2.6092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6104 2.5831 2.5960
February 2.6106 2.5685 2.5983
March 2.6246 2.5781 2.5916
April 2.6116 2.5898 2.6006
May 2.5958 2.5754 2.5863
June 2.6110 2.5735 2.5929
July 2.6251 2.5846 2.6050
August 2.6168 2.5686 2.5896
September 2.6171 2.5733 2.5928
October 2.5893 2.5505 2.5703
November 2.5674 2.5497 2.5593
December 2.5919 2.5656 2.5784