YEARLY HIGH
0.1403 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1288 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1328 BOB

2022 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1403 was down 20.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1755, 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 702 BOB
2021 Average 790 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 644 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.57 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1399
0.1281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BOB 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 0.1349, compared to 0.1307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0039 BOB (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1342). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.1295 / Low: 0.1288).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1389) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0359 (-20.53%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1389
2021 Avg (January) 0.1748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1403 0.1382 0.1389
February 0.1380 0.1342 0.1363
March 0.1354 0.1339 0.1345
April 0.1351 0.1330 0.1340
May 0.1338 0.1327 0.1332
June 0.1335 0.1318 0.1325
July 0.1322 0.1305 0.1315
August 0.1323 0.1306 0.1314
September 0.1320 0.1301 0.1312
October 0.1321 0.1294 0.1309
November 0.1306 0.1293 0.1299
December 0.1295 0.1288 0.1291