YEARLY HIGH
49.7228 CDF
YEARLY LOW
22.2958 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6783 CDF

2024 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 49.7228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 22.2958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4270 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2386 to the December average rate of 22.5387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 49.7228 was down 0.01% compared to the 2023 peak of 49.7275, 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 248,614 CDF
2023 Average 213,204 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 111,479 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,135.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

51.9184
19.8679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CDF 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 48.8140, compared to 28.5426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.2714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 11.9104 CDF (High: 49.7228 / Low: 37.8124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4224 CDF (High: 49.1686 / Low: 48.7462).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.9104
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 20.8822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 48.9291) against the same month in 2023 (average: 45.0328), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8963 (+8.65%).

2024 Avg (July) 48.9291
2023 Avg (July) 45.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.8334 47.1631 48.2386
February 49.0623 48.2902 48.6770
March 49.1686 48.7462 48.9006
April 49.6278 48.5272 49.0579
May 49.2764 48.5190 48.7624
June 49.7117 48.6768 49.2475
July 49.7228 37.8124 48.9291
August 36.2090 25.1870 28.0469
September 25.7795 23.8197 24.6819
October 24.1152 23.3716 23.7227
November 23.7385 22.6127 23.3361
December 23.0046 22.2958 22.5387