YEARLY HIGH
4.6297 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.0640 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2262 ETB

2019 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5657 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1051 to the December average rate of 4.5550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.6297 was up 12.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,148 ETB
2018 Average 20,022 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 20,320 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,828.63 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.6000
4.0601
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 4.1485, compared to 4.3038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2315 ETB (High: 4.6297 / Low: 4.3982). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 ETB (High: 4.1367 / Low: 4.0866).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2315
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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: 4.5550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.0798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4752 (+11.65%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.5550
2018 Avg (December) 4.0798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1465 4.0640 4.1051
February 4.1367 4.0866 4.1195
March 4.1515 4.0954 4.1321
April 4.1952 4.1405 4.1634
May 4.2100 4.1508 4.1811
June 4.2178 4.1461 4.1900
July 4.2172 4.1334 4.1908
August 4.2729 4.1865 4.2235
September 4.2684 4.2074 4.2517
October 4.3068 4.2346 4.2745
November 4.4335 4.2633 4.3276
December 4.6297 4.3982 4.5550