YEARLY HIGH
0.0498 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0435 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0467 ETB

2015 KMF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KMF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0479 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0498 was down 9.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249 ETB
2014 Average 265 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 218 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.33 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0482
0.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 ETB (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0463).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0479) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-9.77%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0479
2014 Avg (January) 0.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0498 0.0461 0.0479
February 0.0472 0.0463 0.0469
March 0.0463 0.0435 0.0448
April 0.0465 0.0441 0.0449
May 0.0477 0.0455 0.0466
June 0.0477 0.0460 0.0471
July 0.0469 0.0457 0.0464
August 0.0478 0.0461 0.0469
September 0.0482 0.0471 0.0476
October 0.0487 0.0469 0.0479
November 0.0471 0.0452 0.0460
December 0.0479 0.0455 0.0469