YEARLY HIGH
0.5675 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5413 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5539 KGS

2026 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.5675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5620 to the December average rate of 0.5455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5675 was down 18.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6993, 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 2,838 KGS
2025 Average 3,158 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,707 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.10 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5652
0.5419
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.5570, compared to 0.5446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0127 KGS (High: 0.5549 / Low: 0.5422). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KGS (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.5556).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.5612) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1072 (-16.04%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.5612
2025 Avg (March) 0.6683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5658 0.5586 0.5620
February 0.5661 0.5585 0.5633
March 0.5675 0.5554 0.5612
April 0.5613 0.5556 0.5589
May 0.5569 0.5448 0.5490
June 0.5549 0.5422 0.5476
July 0.5487 0.5413 0.5438
August 0.5486 0.5424 0.5455