YEARLY HIGH
2.1316 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3745 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9358 KGS

2021 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 2.1316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7571 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1208 to the December average rate of 1.6999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1316 was down 17.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,658 KGS
2020 Average 11,028 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,873 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,785.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1629
1.6578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KGS 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 2.0489, compared to 1.8228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.3975 KGS (High: 1.7720 / Low: 0.3745). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 KGS (High: 2.1316 / Low: 2.1028).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3975
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.1208) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0502 (-2.31%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.1208
2020 Avg (January) 2.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1316 2.1028 2.1208
February 2.1310 2.0963 2.1156
March 2.1134 2.0520 2.0934
April 2.0674 2.0173 2.0365
May 2.0248 1.9339 1.9823
June 1.9631 1.9280 1.9447
July 1.9430 1.9060 1.9220
August 1.9153 1.8553 1.8766
September 1.8612 1.8226 1.8403
October 1.8355 1.7917 1.8132
November 1.7947 1.7601 1.7846
December 1.7720 0.3745 1.6999