YEARLY HIGH
0.0509 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 BBD

2021 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0401, 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 0.0509 was down 19.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0632, 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 255 BBD
2020 Average 287 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 44 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.46 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0518
0.0390
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 0.0485, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0330 BBD (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0507) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0116 (-18.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0507
2020 Avg (January) 0.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0509 0.0505 0.0507
February 0.0508 0.0496 0.0502
March 0.0498 0.0484 0.0494
April 0.0488 0.0476 0.0480
May 0.0478 0.0459 0.0469
June 0.0464 0.0456 0.0460
July 0.0458 0.0451 0.0454
August 0.0453 0.0438 0.0443
September 0.0439 0.0430 0.0434
October 0.0433 0.0423 0.0428
November 0.0423 0.0415 0.0421
December 0.0418 0.0088 0.0401