YEARLY HIGH
22.9089 CDF
YEARLY LOW
13.7150 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8281 CDF

2025 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 22.9089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 13.7150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1939 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4518 to the December average rate of 14.5276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 22.9089 was down 53.93% compared to the 2024 peak of 49.7228, 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 114,545 CDF
2024 Average 193,233 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 68,575 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,969.46 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

23.3185
13.5861
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 21.9651, compared to 17.6911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 3.5230 CDF (High: 17.9059 / Low: 14.3829). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4284 CDF (High: 21.6679 / Low: 21.2396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.5230
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.9779 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 22.0365) against the same month in 2024 (average: 48.9006), the exchange rate shifted by -26.8641 (-54.94%).

2025 Avg (March) 22.0365
2024 Avg (March) 48.9006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.8148 22.1879 22.4518
February 22.7465 22.2840 22.5075
March 22.9089 21.5879 22.0365
April 22.3587 21.4951 21.9585
May 21.6679 21.2396 21.5190
June 21.5305 21.0456 21.3171
July 21.4194 20.9117 21.0533
August 21.1161 20.2110 20.6320
September 20.4628 18.1394 19.7571
October 17.9059 14.3829 15.7793
November 15.0418 13.7150 14.3971
December 14.7737 13.9307 14.5276