YEARLY HIGH
0.0699 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0013 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0662 ETB

2018 KMF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0680 to the December average rate of 0.0652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0699 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0666, 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 349 ETB
2017 Average 276 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 6 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.91 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0696
0.0620
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 0.0676, compared to 0.0648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0638 ETB (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ETB (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0647).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+40.73%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0690
2017 Avg (February) 0.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0697 0.0663 0.0680
February 0.0699 0.0681 0.0690
March 0.0696 0.0681 0.0689
April 0.0690 0.0674 0.0685
May 0.0679 0.0649 0.0662
June 0.0661 0.0647 0.0653
July 0.0658 0.0647 0.0654
August 0.0657 0.0637 0.0647
September 0.0668 0.0646 0.0656
October 0.0656 0.0638 0.0650
November 0.0651 0.0013 0.0626
December 0.0661 0.0643 0.0652