YEARLY HIGH
0.0656 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0648 AWG

2018 ETB to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0652 to the December average rate of 0.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0656 was down 18.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0804, 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 328 AWG
2017 Average 377 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 316 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.56 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0654
0.0637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to AWG 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0013 AWG (High: 0.0646 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.0652 / Low: 0.0648).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0794), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-18.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0651
2017 Avg (February) 0.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0656 0.0649 0.0652
February 0.0656 0.0648 0.0651
March 0.0652 0.0645 0.0649
April 0.0653 0.0644 0.0650
May 0.0652 0.0648 0.0650
June 0.0652 0.0647 0.0649
July 0.0653 0.0644 0.0649
August 0.0652 0.0646 0.0649
September 0.0654 0.0644 0.0648
October 0.0653 0.0641 0.0646
November 0.0650 0.0640 0.0643
December 0.0646 0.0633 0.0638