YEARLY HIGH
248.0232 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
233.2938 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.5420 ZMK

2016 ETB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 248.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 233.2938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7295 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.2349 to the December average rate of 234.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 248.0232 was down 4.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 260.0030, 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 1,240,116 ZMK
2015 Average 1,269,785 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,166,469 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,647.29 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

248.5057
233.2562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to ZMK 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 244.3301, compared to 236.7538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 244.3301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.7538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.7198 ZMK (High: 243.6783 / Low: 239.9585). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4336 ZMK (High: 244.4034 / Low: 242.9698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7198
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4269 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 247.2349) against the same month in 2015 (average: 259.4044), the exchange rate shifted by -12.1695 (-4.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 247.2349
2015 Avg (January) 259.4044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 248.0232 245.4857 247.2349
February 247.7001 245.1605 246.4110
March 246.5406 244.1593 245.5959
April 244.4034 242.9698 243.6609
May 243.6783 239.9585 242.2159
June 241.6068 239.7791 240.8622
July 240.4120 236.7619 238.4353
August 238.8588 236.8822 237.9681
September 238.4751 236.7375 237.6182
October 237.6011 235.5323 236.6272
November 236.2185 234.3566 235.3470
December 236.1298 233.2938 234.5270