YEARLY HIGH
2.7777 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.6310 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6883 KMF

2026 ETB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.7777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2.6310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1467 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7013 to the December average rate of 2.6740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7777 was down 27.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8245, 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 13,889 KMF
2025 Average 15,836 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 13,155 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 733.65 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7417
2.6458
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.6914, compared to 2.6789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1085 KMF (High: 2.7777 / Low: 2.6692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KMF (High: 2.6740 / Low: 2.6740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.7337) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7828 (-22.26%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.7337
2025 Avg (March) 3.5165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7273 2.6489 2.7013
February 2.7121 2.6503 2.6860
March 2.7777 2.6692 2.7337
April 2.7433 2.6624 2.6953
May 2.6788 2.6347 2.6538
June 2.7310 2.6310 2.6784
July 2.7075 2.6576 2.6838
August 2.6740 2.6740 2.6740