YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 BBD

2026 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0130 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0160, 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 65 BBD
2025 Average 72 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 62 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0129
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0127, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0128
2025 Avg (March) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
February 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
March 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
April 0.0128 0.0127 0.0128
May 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
June 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
July 0.0125 0.0124 0.0124