2013 FKP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7231 ETB

YEARLY LOW

27.4550 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.2824 ETB

2013 FKP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 31.7231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 27.4550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2681 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2307 to the December average rate of 31.2824, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 31.7231 was up 6.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 29.7323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 158,616 ETB

2012 Average 140,833 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 137,275 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,340.59 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

31.6267

27.4955

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FKP to ETB 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 28.5641, compared to 30.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.2599 ETB (High: 30.5409 / Low: 29.2809). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4878 ETB (High: 30.6986 / Low: 30.2107).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2599

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7267 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 31.2824) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.4214), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8610 (+6.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 31.2824

2012 Avg (December) 29.4214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.7935	28.7636	29.2307
February	29.1029	27.8488	28.5040
March	28.1732	27.4550	27.8398
April	28.7589	27.9547	28.3882
May	28.9823	28.0869	28.4987
June	29.3521	28.3388	28.9233
July	28.9117	27.9709	28.4668
August	29.5334	28.4934	29.1706
September	30.5409	29.2809	29.9566
October	30.6986	30.2107	30.4757
November	31.2147	30.2054	30.6523
December	31.7231	31.0683	31.2824