2018 ETB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0285 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0254 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0271 GBP

2018 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0285 was down 22.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0368, 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 143 GBP

2017 Average 163 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 127 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.69 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0283

0.0257

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 0.0264, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0273).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0280

2017 Avg (December) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0271	0.0255	0.0264
February	0.0264	0.0254	0.0260
March	0.0264	0.0255	0.0260
April	0.0264	0.0254	0.0259
May	0.0274	0.0267	0.0270
June	0.0278	0.0270	0.0273
July	0.0278	0.0273	0.0275
August	0.0285	0.0275	0.0281
September	0.0281	0.0271	0.0277
October	0.0283	0.0272	0.0276
November	0.0281	0.0273	0.0277
December	0.0285	0.0277	0.0280