YEARLY HIGH
0.0982 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0019 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0809 ETB

2020 KMF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0982 was up 34.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0728, 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 491 ETB
2019 Average 331 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 9 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.67 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0948
0.0690
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 0.0738, compared to 0.0880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0963 ETB (High: 0.0982 / Low: 0.0019). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 ETB (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0714).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0963
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0927) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+30.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0927
2019 Avg (December) 0.0710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0731 0.0714 0.0723
February 0.0723 0.0701 0.0712
March 0.0750 0.0711 0.0731
April 0.0740 0.0718 0.0729
May 0.0771 0.0729 0.0748
June 0.0799 0.0774 0.0787
July 0.0843 0.0795 0.0818
August 0.0875 0.0837 0.0860
September 0.0888 0.0864 0.0877
October 0.0909 0.0875 0.0889
November 0.0926 0.0894 0.0910
December 0.0982 0.0019 0.0927