2018 ETB to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.9659 KPW

YEARLY LOW

31.6344 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.5303 KPW

2018 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 32.9659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 31.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3314 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7848 to the December average rate of 31.9188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.9659 was down 18.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.3890, 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 164,829 KPW

2017 Average 188,716 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 158,172 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,657.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.8715

31.8322

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KPW 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 32.7254, compared to 32.3351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6778 KPW (High: 32.3123 / Low: 31.6344). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0998 KPW (High: 32.7522 / Low: 32.6524).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6778

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.2276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 32.7848) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.8885), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1037 (-17.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 32.7848

2017 Avg (January) 39.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.9659	32.6264	32.7848
February	32.8803	32.6383	32.7255
March	32.8586	32.6442	32.7287
April	32.8951	32.6442	32.7507
May	32.7522	32.6524	32.7054
June	32.8259	32.5884	32.6571
July	32.9115	32.4091	32.6437
August	32.7323	32.4266	32.5619
September	32.6846	32.1888	32.4576
October	32.6293	32.0285	32.2824
November	32.4946	31.9716	32.1464
December	32.3123	31.6344	31.9188