YEARLY HIGH
161.5468 ETB
YEARLY LOW
154.0838 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.5638 ETB

2026 BMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 161.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 154.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4630 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5907 to the December average rate of 160.8079, 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 161.5468 was up 3.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807,734 ETB
2025 Average 694,654 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 770,419 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,315.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

161.3629
154.7028
JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 157.0231, compared to 160.8079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.8079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.7025 ETB (High: 161.2981 / Low: 157.5956). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5901 ETB (High: 157.3909 / Low: 155.8008).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7025
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5901

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 0.3328 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 160.8079) against the same month in 2025 (average: 137.6777), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1301 (+16.80%).

2026 Avg (July) 160.8079
2025 Avg (July) 137.6777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.5499 154.5689 155.5907
February 156.5856 154.4911 155.2578
March 157.4413 154.0838 155.8450
April 157.3909 155.8008 156.4497
May 160.5075 156.9750 159.2823
June 161.2981 157.5956 159.7132
July 161.5468 159.3750 160.8079