YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0315 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0342 GBP

2013 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0342 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0364 was down 3.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0377, 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 182 GBP
2012 Average 178 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 158 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.50 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0363
0.0316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GBP 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0344). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0326).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0359) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.87%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0359
2012 Avg (March) 0.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0336 0.0342
February 0.0359 0.0344 0.0351
March 0.0364 0.0355 0.0359
April 0.0358 0.0348 0.0352
May 0.0356 0.0345 0.0351
June 0.0353 0.0341 0.0346
July 0.0358 0.0346 0.0351
August 0.0351 0.0339 0.0343
September 0.0342 0.0327 0.0334
October 0.0331 0.0326 0.0328
November 0.0331 0.0320 0.0326
December 0.0322 0.0315 0.0320