YEARLY HIGH
0.0439 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0400 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0414 EUR

2016 ETB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0433 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0439 was down 6.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0467, 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 219 EUR
2015 Average 218 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 200 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.37 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0436
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EUR 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 EUR (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EUR (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0401).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0433) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.86%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0433
2015 Avg (January) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0439 0.0430 0.0433
February 0.0431 0.0415 0.0422
March 0.0430 0.0409 0.0420
April 0.0413 0.0404 0.0409
May 0.0413 0.0402 0.0408
June 0.0416 0.0403 0.0408
July 0.0414 0.0406 0.0412
August 0.0409 0.0400 0.0405
September 0.0406 0.0401 0.0404
October 0.0415 0.0401 0.0408
November 0.0424 0.0402 0.0415
December 0.0433 0.0416 0.0424