YEARLY HIGH
780.8285 KMF
YEARLY LOW
14.3137 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2005 KMF

2018 ETB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 780.8285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 14.3137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 766.5148 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6985 to the December average rate of 15.3463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 780.8285 was up 3630.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.9328, 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 3,904,143 KMF
2017 Average 91,695 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 71,569 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,832,573.87 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.6085
11.8508
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 14.7902, compared to 19.6108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 765.4616 KMF (High: 780.8285 / Low: 15.3669). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2568 KMF (High: 15.4465 / Low: 15.1897).

November Spread (Volatile) ±765.4616
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 25.6158 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.6158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 40.9621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3679), the exchange rate shifted by +25.5942 (+166.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 40.9621
2017 Avg (November) 15.3679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0753 14.3557 14.6985
February 14.6744 14.3137 14.4973
March 14.6821 14.3655 14.5195
April 14.8292 14.4846 14.6056
May 15.4129 14.7232 15.1055
June 15.4636 15.1304 15.3145
July 15.4465 15.1897 15.2792
August 15.7049 15.2290 15.4565
September 15.4740 14.9687 15.2470
October 15.6747 15.2353 15.3738
November 780.8285 15.3669 40.9621
December 15.5414 15.1344 15.3463