YEARLY HIGH
0.3867 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2680 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3459 ETB

2011 KGS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.2680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1186 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2692 to the December average rate of 0.3701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3867 was up 41.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,933 ETB
2010 Average 1,263 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,340 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 593.13 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3933
0.2577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.3153, compared to 0.3764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0914 ETB (High: 0.3611 / Low: 0.2697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.2695 / Low: 0.2687).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.3820) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1405 (+58.20%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.3820
2010 Avg (August) 0.2415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2700 0.2680 0.2692
February 0.2695 0.2687 0.2690
March 0.2710 0.2693 0.2697
April 0.3611 0.2697 0.3460
May 0.3711 0.3598 0.3641
June 0.3751 0.3720 0.3738
July 0.3816 0.3743 0.3773
August 0.3867 0.3783 0.3820
September 0.3807 0.3785 0.3793
October 0.3813 0.3759 0.3783
November 0.3760 0.3680 0.3715
December 0.3736 0.3678 0.3701