YEARLY HIGH
0.0513 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0447 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0484 AUD

2018 ETB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0458 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0513 was down 17.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0620, 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 257 AUD
2017 Average 274 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 224 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.02 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0510
0.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to AUD 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 AUD (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0481). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AUD (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0486).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0505) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0505
2017 Avg (October) 0.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0469 0.0447 0.0458
February 0.0467 0.0451 0.0462
March 0.0475 0.0462 0.0469
April 0.0482 0.0468 0.0474
May 0.0488 0.0478 0.0483
June 0.0494 0.0474 0.0484
July 0.0495 0.0486 0.0490
August 0.0503 0.0487 0.0494
September 0.0511 0.0490 0.0501
October 0.0513 0.0498 0.0505
November 0.0499 0.0486 0.0493
December 0.0505 0.0481 0.0495