YEARLY HIGH
0.1734 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1631 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1683 AED

2016 ETB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1729 to the December average rate of 0.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1734 was down 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 867 AED
2015 Average 888 AED
Yearly Trough Low 816 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.48 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1738
0.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to AED 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 0.1709, compared to 0.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 AED (High: 0.1704 / Low: 0.1678). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AED (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1699).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-4.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1729
2015 Avg (January) 0.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1734 0.1716 0.1729
February 0.1732 0.1715 0.1723
March 0.1724 0.1707 0.1717
April 0.1709 0.1699 0.1704
May 0.1704 0.1678 0.1694
June 0.1691 0.1677 0.1684
July 0.1681 0.1666 0.1673
August 0.1670 0.1657 0.1665
September 0.1668 0.1656 0.1662
October 0.1661 0.1647 0.1655
November 0.1652 0.1639 0.1646
December 0.1651 0.1631 0.1640