2018 AWG to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8011 ETB

YEARLY LOW

15.2443 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.4365 ETB

2018 AWG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 15.8011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 15.2443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5568 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3324 to the December average rate of 15.6634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8011 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.4113, 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 79,006 ETB

2017 Average 66,767 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 76,222 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,784.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.6965

15.2993

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 15.3802, compared to 15.4927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3271 ETB (High: 15.8011 / Low: 15.4740). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1041 ETB (High: 15.4342 / Low: 15.3301).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3271

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 15.6634) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3654 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 15.6634

2017 Avg (December) 15.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4107	15.2520	15.3324
February	15.4398	15.2443	15.3566
March	15.5049	15.3446	15.4053
April	15.5296	15.3067	15.3885
May	15.4342	15.3301	15.3877
June	15.4501	15.3362	15.4109
July	15.5269	15.3065	15.4134
August	15.4818	15.3394	15.4190
September	15.5334	15.2987	15.4214
October	15.6111	15.3237	15.4871
November	15.6345	15.3828	15.5520
December	15.8011	15.4740	15.6634