YEARLY HIGH
0.0437 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0352 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0388 ETB

2020 KPW to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0356 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0437 was up 23.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219 ETB
2019 Average 162 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 176 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.74 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0437
0.0349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0367, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0015 ETB (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ETB (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0355).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0430) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+22.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0430
2019 Avg (December) 0.0350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0358 0.0355 0.0356
February 0.0361 0.0352 0.0357
March 0.0367 0.0359 0.0362
April 0.0371 0.0361 0.0367
May 0.0380 0.0369 0.0375
June 0.0389 0.0378 0.0382
July 0.0392 0.0387 0.0391
August 0.0402 0.0389 0.0397
September 0.0409 0.0400 0.0407
October 0.0423 0.0408 0.0413
November 0.0425 0.0411 0.0421
December 0.0437 0.0425 0.0430