YEARLY HIGH
26.8529 ETB
YEARLY LOW
24.5750 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.9666 ETB

2022 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 26.8529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 24.5750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2779 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7955 to the December average rate of 26.7689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.8529 was down 76.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 113.2015, 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 134,264 ETB
2021 Average 110,792 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 122,875 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,389.34 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.9662
24.5981
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 25.5209, compared to 26.4123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.5946 ETB (High: 25.5411 / Low: 24.9465). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1529 ETB (High: 26.8529 / Low: 26.7000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5946
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1529

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 2022: 26.7689) against the same month in 2021 (average: 27.1774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4085 (-1.50%).

2022 Avg (December) 26.7689
2021 Avg (December) 27.1774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9181 24.5750 24.7955
February 25.5411 24.9465 25.2502
March 25.7612 25.4300 25.5764
April 25.9042 25.5050 25.6987
May 25.9574 25.7000 25.8182
June 26.1279 25.8000 25.9861
July 26.3215 25.9686 26.1362
August 26.4629 26.1000 26.2635
September 26.5813 26.0852 26.3271
October 26.6956 26.2155 26.4074
November 26.7223 26.3934 26.5709
December 26.8529 26.7000 26.7689