YEARLY HIGH
5.8410 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.5711 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7021 KPW

2026 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 5.5711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2698 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7844 to the December average rate of 5.6248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.8410 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.1974, 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 29,205 KPW
2025 Average 32,536 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 27,856 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.19 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.8169
5.5769
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.7325, compared to 5.6108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1311 KPW (High: 5.7108 / Low: 5.5797). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 KPW (High: 5.7766 / Low: 5.7182).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1311
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.7752) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9195), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1443 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.7752
2025 Avg (March) 6.9195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8226 5.7490 5.7844
February 5.8256 5.7477 5.7969
March 5.8410 5.7164 5.7752
April 5.7766 5.7182 5.7527
May 5.7334 5.6072 5.6506
June 5.7108 5.5797 5.6354
July 5.6471 5.5711 5.5969
August 5.6459 5.5841 5.6248