YEARLY HIGH
20.9328 KMF
YEARLY LOW
15.0086 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3521 KMF

2017 ETB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 20.9328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 15.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9242 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5100 to the December average rate of 15.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.9328 was down 2.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.5528, 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 104,664 KMF
2016 Average 101,603 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 75,043 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,621.24 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.0405
14.6740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KMF 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 19.9419, compared to 16.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.6350 KMF (High: 17.8799 / Low: 15.2450). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4028 KMF (High: 17.7980 / Low: 17.3952).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6350
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3299 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 20.5100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.2585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7485 (-3.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 20.5100
2016 Avg (January) 21.2585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9328 20.1247 20.5100
February 20.6808 20.0706 20.4012
March 20.7075 19.9090 20.2618
April 20.4251 19.6165 20.1262
May 19.7237 19.0411 19.3612
June 19.1616 18.6099 18.9909
July 18.7271 17.9963 18.3900
August 18.0469 16.5373 17.7697
September 17.7980 17.3952 17.5860
October 17.8799 15.2450 16.2561
November 15.6069 15.0315 15.3679
December 15.4533 15.0086 15.2045