2017 KGS to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4176 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.3222 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3485 ETB

2017 KGS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.4176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0954 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3254 to the December average rate of 0.3930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4176 was up 27.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3287, 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 2,088 ETB

2016 Average 1,564 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,611 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.08 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4013

0.3185

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 0.3324, compared to 0.3646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0826 ETB (High: 0.4176 / Low: 0.3350). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 ETB (High: 0.3417 / Low: 0.3373).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0826

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3438) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+6.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3438

2016 Avg (August) 0.3216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3279	0.3222	0.3254
February	0.3308	0.3228	0.3274
March	0.3339	0.3254	0.3290
April	0.3413	0.3313	0.3360
May	0.3417	0.3373	0.3393
June	0.3406	0.3333	0.3371
July	0.3418	0.3321	0.3359
August	0.4176	0.3350	0.3438
September	0.3460	0.3398	0.3430
October	0.3991	0.3428	0.3777
November	0.3977	0.3902	0.3944
December	0.3956	0.3885	0.3930