YEARLY HIGH
15.9804 ETB
YEARLY LOW
14.0517 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6035 ETB

2019 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.9804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9287 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1799 to the December average rate of 15.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.9804 was up 12.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.2250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,902 ETB
2018 Average 69,174 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 70,259 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,643.47 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.8988
14.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 14.3346, compared to 14.8725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.7734 ETB (High: 15.9804 / Low: 15.2070). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1674 ETB (High: 14.3400 / Low: 14.1726).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7734
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1674

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 2019: 15.7425) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6440 (+11.66%).

2019 Avg (December) 15.7425
2018 Avg (December) 14.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2650 14.0517 14.1799
February 14.3000 14.1186 14.2369
March 14.3400 14.1726 14.2713
April 14.4600 14.2874 14.3979
May 14.5500 14.3292 14.4437
June 14.5600 14.3314 14.4781
July 14.5813 14.2813 14.4835
August 14.7650 14.3883 14.5835
September 14.7625 14.5552 14.6906
October 14.8938 14.5973 14.7758
November 15.3000 14.7145 14.9590
December 15.9804 15.2070 15.7425