YEARLY HIGH
0.0728 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0013 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0662 ETB

2019 KMF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KMF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0657 to the December average rate of 0.0710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0728 was up 4.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0699, 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 364 ETB
2018 Average 331 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 6 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.65 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0717
0.0632
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 0.0658, compared to 0.0667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0658 ETB (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0652).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0710) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+8.95%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0710
2018 Avg (December) 0.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0667 0.0649 0.0657
February 0.0663 0.0651 0.0656
March 0.0661 0.0649 0.0655
April 0.0663 0.0648 0.0657
May 0.0662 0.0652 0.0656
June 0.0672 0.0651 0.0664
July 0.0671 0.0013 0.0639
August 0.0666 0.0653 0.0661
September 0.0661 0.0651 0.0657
October 0.0673 0.0648 0.0663
November 0.0684 0.0660 0.0671
December 0.0728 0.0682 0.0710