YEARLY HIGH
0.0712 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0626 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 BBD

2019 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0712 was down 2.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0733, 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 356 BBD
2018 Average 361 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 313 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0712
0.0628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BBD 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 0.0698, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0697).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0705) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0729), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-3.20%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0705
2018 Avg (January) 0.0729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0712 0.0701 0.0705
February 0.0708 0.0699 0.0702
March 0.0706 0.0697 0.0701
April 0.0700 0.0692 0.0695
May 0.0698 0.0687 0.0692
June 0.0698 0.0687 0.0691
July 0.0700 0.0686 0.0690
August 0.0695 0.0677 0.0686
September 0.0687 0.0677 0.0681
October 0.0685 0.0671 0.0677
November 0.0680 0.0654 0.0669
December 0.0658 0.0626 0.0635