YEARLY HIGH
28.4307 KPW
YEARLY LOW
22.8721 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8596 KPW

2020 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 28.4307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 22.8721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5587 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0736 to the December average rate of 23.2553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 28.4307 was down 11.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 32.0245, 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 142,154 KPW
2019 Average 154,165 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 114,360 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,793.35 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.5555
22.7735
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 27.2967, compared to 24.4225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.8577 KPW (High: 24.4843 / Low: 23.6266). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2337 KPW (High: 28.1666 / Low: 27.9330).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8577
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6112 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 28.0400) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.6084), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5683 (-11.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 28.0400
2019 Avg (February) 31.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1666 27.9330 28.0736
February 28.4307 27.7246 28.0400
March 27.8303 27.2470 27.6015
April 27.6726 26.9291 27.2321
May 27.1021 26.3066 26.6706
June 26.4597 25.6758 26.1621
July 25.8546 25.4949 25.5797
August 25.7222 24.8971 25.1776
September 24.9774 24.4264 24.5664
October 24.4843 23.6266 24.1894
November 24.3024 23.5450 23.7669
December 23.5501 22.8721 23.2553