2016 FKP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.5649 ETB

YEARLY LOW

26.9515 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.5704 ETB

2016 FKP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 32.5649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 26.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6135 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6038 to the December average rate of 27.9423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.5649 was down 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.8609, 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 162,825 ETB

2015 Average 158,099 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 134,757 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,067.26 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.8663

27.0094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 30.8141, compared to 28.3268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.7009 ETB (High: 32.5649 / Low: 28.8640). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8944 ETB (High: 31.9817 / Low: 31.0873).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7009

May Spread (Stable) ±0.8944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 30.9751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.1918), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2167 (-3.78%).

2016 Avg (June) 30.9751

2015 Avg (June) 32.1918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.3189	30.0509	30.6038
February	31.0504	29.6524	30.5036
March	30.9355	29.8659	30.5066
April	31.5888	30.2693	30.8340
May	31.9817	31.0873	31.4615
June	32.5649	28.8640	30.9751
July	29.2309	28.2444	28.8745
August	29.4130	28.4190	28.8818
September	29.6178	28.6849	29.0606
October	28.7786	26.9515	27.4142
November	28.1370	27.2166	27.7870
December	28.5281	27.4193	27.9423