YEARLY HIGH
0.0508 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0492 ETB

2016 KMF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0470 to the December average rate of 0.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0508 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0498, 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 254 ETB
2015 Average 233 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 232 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.25 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0506
0.0467
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 0.0489, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 ETB (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ETB (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0497).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+8.18%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0502
2015 Avg (July) 0.0464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0480 0.0464 0.0470
February 0.0489 0.0471 0.0481
March 0.0492 0.0472 0.0483
April 0.0500 0.0492 0.0497
May 0.0504 0.0494 0.0500
June 0.0507 0.0496 0.0503
July 0.0508 0.0492 0.0502
August 0.0503 0.0493 0.0497
September 0.0506 0.0497 0.0503
October 0.0506 0.0495 0.0501
November 0.0504 0.0480 0.0492
December 0.0487 0.0469 0.0480