YEARLY HIGH
2.1689 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.7257 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7869 ETB

2023 EGP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EGP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.1689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.7257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4432 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8821 to the December average rate of 1.8175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.1689 was down 33.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.2827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,845 ETB
2022 Average 13,747 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 8,629 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,216.05 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8958
1.7309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.7792, compared to 1.7946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3910 ETB (High: 2.1689 / Low: 1.7779). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 ETB (High: 1.7907 / Low: 1.7794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3910
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1196 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.8821) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.1548), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2727 (-40.34%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.8821
2022 Avg (January) 3.1548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1689 1.7779 1.8821
February 1.7848 1.7475 1.7625
March 1.7584 1.7257 1.7447
April 1.7660 1.7325 1.7565
May 1.7908 1.7421 1.7631
June 1.7758 1.7569 1.7666
July 1.7879 1.7670 1.7756
August 1.7896 1.7675 1.7823
September 1.7907 1.7794 1.7871
October 1.8106 1.7891 1.8004
November 1.8178 1.7977 1.8049
December 1.8311 1.8023 1.8175