YEARLY HIGH
0.0935 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0841 AED

2021 ETB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0932 to the December average rate of 0.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0935 was down 19.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1160, 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 468 AED
2020 Average 528 AED
Yearly Trough Low 81 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.50 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0951
0.0717
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 0.0892, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0605 AED (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AED (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0928).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0932) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0214 (-18.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0932
2020 Avg (January) 0.1146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0935 0.0928 0.0932
February 0.0932 0.0911 0.0922
March 0.0915 0.0889 0.0907
April 0.0896 0.0874 0.0882
May 0.0877 0.0844 0.0861
June 0.0852 0.0837 0.0844
July 0.0842 0.0828 0.0834
August 0.0832 0.0805 0.0814
September 0.0807 0.0790 0.0797
October 0.0795 0.0776 0.0785
November 0.0777 0.0763 0.0773
December 0.0768 0.0162 0.0736