YEARLY HIGH
22.3498 ETB
YEARLY LOW
19.4750 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6820 ETB

2018 AUD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 22.3498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 19.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8748 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8384 to the December average rate of 20.1880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.3498 was up 4.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.3894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,749 ETB
2017 Average 91,928 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 97,375 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,373.96 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.0425
19.5933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 21.2124, compared to 20.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0102 ETB (High: 22.3498 / Low: 21.3396). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3611 ETB (High: 20.5796 / Low: 20.2185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0102
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3611

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3872 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.8384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.8263), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0121 (+29.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.8384
2017 Avg (January) 16.8263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3498 21.3396 21.8384
February 22.1581 21.3944 21.6375
March 21.6542 21.0446 21.3295
April 21.3903 20.7349 21.1039
May 20.9057 20.4988 20.7167
June 21.1064 20.2297 20.6484
July 20.5796 20.2185 20.4186
August 20.5281 19.8796 20.2512
September 20.3978 19.5751 19.9591
October 20.0991 19.4750 19.7974
November 20.5826 20.0256 20.2960
December 20.7693 19.7875 20.1880