YEARLY HIGH
1.6467 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.5640 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6049 KGS

2023 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.6467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.5640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0827 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5956 to the December average rate of 1.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6467 was down 18.23% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.0138, 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 8,234 KGS
2022 Average 8,119 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 7,820 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6303
1.5833
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 1.6112, compared to 1.5986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0470 KGS (High: 1.6110 / Low: 1.5640). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 KGS (High: 1.6108 / Low: 1.5950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.6264) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2938 (-15.30%).

2023 Avg (March) 1.6264
2022 Avg (March) 1.9202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6110 1.5640 1.5956
February 1.6356 1.5959 1.6192
March 1.6467 1.6216 1.6264
April 1.6331 1.6059 1.6148
May 1.6179 1.6015 1.6087
June 1.6113 1.5912 1.6023
July 1.6078 1.5911 1.5999
August 1.6067 1.5890 1.5991
September 1.6108 1.5950 1.6035
October 1.6146 1.5920 1.6024
November 1.6183 1.5848 1.5994
December 1.6030 1.5769 1.5872