YEARLY HIGH
12.5559 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.8103 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1768 ETB

2016 AWG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 12.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7457 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8475 to the December average rate of 12.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.5559 was up 6.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,780 ETB
2015 Average 57,710 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 59,051 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,728.33 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.5314
11.7853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 11.9906, compared to 12.3630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1992 ETB (High: 12.5559 / Low: 12.3567). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0707 ETB (High: 12.0559 / Low: 11.9852).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1992
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0707

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 2016: 12.4692) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.7748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6944 (+5.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.4692
2015 Avg (December) 11.7748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9324 11.8103 11.8475
February 11.9458 11.8257 11.8873
March 11.9948 11.8789 11.9256
April 12.0559 11.9852 12.0223
May 12.2048 12.0185 12.0985
June 12.2139 12.1215 12.1624
July 12.3044 12.1842 12.2430
August 12.3599 12.2634 12.3044
September 12.3766 12.3015 12.3390
October 12.4318 12.3318 12.3772
November 12.4990 12.3980 12.4453
December 12.5559 12.3567 12.4692