2018 FKP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.3632 ETB

YEARLY LOW

35.0362 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.9405 ETB

2018 FKP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 39.3632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 35.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3270 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9382 to the December average rate of 35.7221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.3632 was up 6.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.0381, 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 196,816 ETB

2017 Average 154,694 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 175,181 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,634.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.9457

35.2623

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 37.8501, compared to 36.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2250 ETB (High: 39.1909 / Low: 36.9659). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6998 ETB (High: 36.6522 / Low: 35.9524).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2250

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5862 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 38.6388) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.8944), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7444 (+33.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 38.6388

2017 Avg (April) 28.8944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1909	36.9659	37.9382
February	39.3177	37.9120	38.4187
March	39.2255	37.8549	38.4160
April	39.3632	37.8817	38.6388
May	37.5104	36.4998	37.0526
June	36.9878	36.0259	36.6363
July	36.6522	35.9524	36.3254
August	36.3825	35.0460	35.5693
September	36.8378	35.5609	36.1603
October	36.7776	35.3884	36.2916
November	36.6687	35.5627	36.1169
December	36.1286	35.0362	35.7221