YEARLY HIGH
1.8273 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.5098 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6570 ETB

2010 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3175 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5369 to the December average rate of 1.8191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,137 ETB
Yearly Average 8,285 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 7,549 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,587.55 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.8473
1.5087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.5756, compared to 1.7384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.2085 ETB (High: 1.8121 / Low: 1.6036). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 ETB (High: 1.6112 / Low: 1.5964).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2085
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.8191.

2010 Avg (December) 1.8191
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5485 1.5233 1.5369
February 1.5725 1.5098 1.5422
March 1.6067 1.5748 1.5906
April 1.6038 1.5805 1.5892
May 1.6400 1.5790 1.5946
June 1.6078 1.5903 1.5999
July 1.6112 1.5964 1.6013
August 1.6147 1.5964 1.6043
September 1.8121 1.6036 1.7876
October 1.8160 1.7997 1.8077
November 1.8225 1.8029 1.8106
December 1.8273 1.8077 1.8191