YEARLY HIGH
22.6130 ETB
YEARLY LOW
18.0968 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0878 ETB

2025 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 22.6130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 18.0968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5162 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3812 to the December average rate of 22.4656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 22.6130 was up 22.16% compared to the 2024 peak of 18.5108, 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 113,065 ETB
2024 Average 59,593 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 90,484 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,580.77 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

22.8741
17.9727
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 18.9643, compared to 21.2113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 1.3634 ETB (High: 22.2955 / Low: 20.9321). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2649 ETB (High: 22.6130 / Low: 22.3481).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3634
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2649

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 2025: 22.4656) against the same month in 2024 (average: 18.3274), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1382 (+22.58%).

2025 Avg (December) 22.4656
2024 Avg (December) 18.3274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6214 18.1310 18.3812
February 18.5644 18.1615 18.3937
March 19.2170 18.0968 18.8280
April 19.4203 18.7468 19.0936
May 19.7904 19.1838 19.4677
June 19.9011 19.4024 19.6219
July 20.1402 19.6600 19.9233
August 20.7430 19.9855 20.3086
September 21.1052 20.5201 20.7924
October 22.2955 20.9321 21.4840
November 22.4539 22.0104 22.2939
December 22.6130 22.3481 22.4656