YEARLY HIGH
0.0319 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0306 EUR

2018 ETB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0319 was down 25.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0427, 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 160 EUR
2017 Average 186 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 145 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.57 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0316
0.0293
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 0.0300, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 EUR (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EUR (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0308).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0314
2017 Avg (November) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0306 0.0292 0.0299
February 0.0298 0.0290 0.0295
March 0.0297 0.0291 0.0295
April 0.0301 0.0294 0.0296
May 0.0315 0.0303 0.0307
June 0.0314 0.0308 0.0311
July 0.0312 0.0308 0.0310
August 0.0319 0.0309 0.0314
September 0.0314 0.0304 0.0310
October 0.0318 0.0309 0.0312
November 0.0319 0.0312 0.0314
December 0.0316 0.0307 0.0312