YEARLY HIGH
22.9162 KPW
YEARLY LOW
3.9752 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6009 KPW

2021 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 22.9162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9410 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8336 to the December average rate of 18.0433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.9162 was down 19.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.4307, 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 114,581 KPW
2020 Average 129,262 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 19,876 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,704.88 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.3127
17.5642
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 21.8451, compared to 19.3566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 14.8354 KPW (High: 18.8106 / Low: 3.9752). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 KPW (High: 22.9162 / Low: 22.7417).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.8354
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8995 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 22.8336) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.0736), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2400 (-18.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 22.8336
2020 Avg (January) 28.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9162 22.7417 22.8336
February 22.8484 22.3103 22.5940
March 22.4299 21.7778 22.2291
April 21.9429 21.4103 21.6149
May 21.4929 20.6758 21.1082
June 20.8817 20.5127 20.6908
July 20.6253 20.2785 20.4260
August 20.3851 19.7139 19.9449
September 19.7751 19.3470 19.5386
October 19.4805 19.0152 19.2442
November 19.0476 18.6834 18.9428
December 18.8106 3.9752 18.0433