YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0228 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0234 AED

2026 ETB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0238 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0294, 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 119 AED
2025 Average 133 AED
Yearly Trough Low 114 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.23 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0237
0.0229
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0234, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 AED (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0236) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0282), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0236
2025 Avg (March) 0.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0238 0.0235 0.0236
February 0.0238 0.0235 0.0237
March 0.0238 0.0233 0.0236
April 0.0236 0.0233 0.0235
May 0.0234 0.0229 0.0231
June 0.0232 0.0228 0.0230