YEARLY HIGH
0.1160 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0933 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1055 AED

2020 ETB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1146 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1160 was down 11.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1307, 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 580 AED
2019 Average 629 AED
Yearly Trough Low 467 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.46 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1165
0.0929
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 0.1114, compared to 0.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 AED (High: 0.0999 / Low: 0.0964). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AED (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1140).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-11.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1144
2019 Avg (February) 0.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1150 0.1140 0.1146
February 0.1160 0.1131 0.1144
March 0.1136 0.1112 0.1126
April 0.1129 0.1099 0.1111
May 0.1106 0.1074 0.1088
June 0.1080 0.1048 0.1068
July 0.1055 0.1041 0.1044
August 0.1050 0.1016 0.1028
September 0.1019 0.0997 0.1003
October 0.0999 0.0964 0.0987
November 0.0992 0.0961 0.0970
December 0.0961 0.0933 0.0949