2026 BOB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.3208 ETB

YEARLY LOW

13.4647 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2286 ETB

2026 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 23.3208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 13.4647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8561 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4984 to the December average rate of 13.4845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.3208 was up 3.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.6130, 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 116,604 ETB

2025 Average 100,489 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 67,324 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,280.33 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.0587

12.5232

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 22.7181, compared to 16.7602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 9.6451 ETB (High: 23.3143 / Low: 13.6692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 ETB (High: 13.5042 / Low: 13.4647).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.6451

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.5515 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 23.0974) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.6219), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4755 (+17.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 23.0974

2025 Avg (June) 19.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.6512	22.3812	22.4984
February	22.6212	22.3440	22.4717
March	22.8077	22.2901	22.5443
April	22.7670	22.5222	22.6423
May	23.2663	22.7127	23.0544
June	23.3208	22.8088	23.0974
July	23.3143	13.6692	20.0360
August	13.5042	13.4647	13.4845