2026 BBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

80.7734 ETB

YEARLY LOW

77.0419 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.7819 ETB

2026 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 80.7734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 77.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7315 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.7953 to the December average rate of 80.4039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 80.7734 was up 3.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.0013, 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 403,867 ETB

2025 Average 347,327 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 385,209 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,657.61 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

80.6814

77.3514

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 78.5116, compared to 80.4039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.5116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.4039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.8513 ETB (High: 80.6490 / Low: 78.7978). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7950 ETB (High: 78.6954 / Low: 77.9004).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8513

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1664 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 80.4039) against the same month in 2025 (average: 68.8389), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5651 (+16.80%).

2026 Avg (July) 80.4039

2025 Avg (July) 68.8389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.2750	77.2844	77.7953
February	78.2928	77.2455	77.6289
March	78.7206	77.0419	77.9225
April	78.6954	77.9004	78.2248
May	80.2538	78.4875	79.6411
June	80.6490	78.7978	79.8566
July	80.7734	79.6875	80.4039