YEARLY HIGH
0.3898 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3427 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3681 ETB

2014 KGS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0471 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3857 to the December average rate of 0.3481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3898 was down 0.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3922, 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 1,949 ETB
2013 Average 1,932 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,714 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.47 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3895
0.3443
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 0.3709, compared to 0.3654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0175 ETB (High: 0.3699 / Low: 0.3524). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 ETB (High: 0.3781 / Low: 0.3727).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.3857) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.13%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.3857
2013 Avg (January) 0.3852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3898 0.3804 0.3857
February 0.3817 0.3692 0.3748
March 0.3700 0.3566 0.3602
April 0.3622 0.3564 0.3578
May 0.3772 0.3620 0.3714
June 0.3781 0.3727 0.3755
July 0.3822 0.3763 0.3802
August 0.3836 0.3762 0.3807
September 0.3769 0.3647 0.3700
October 0.3699 0.3524 0.3633
November 0.3540 0.3474 0.3499
December 0.3511 0.3427 0.3481