YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0235 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 GBP

2019 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0287 was up 0.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0285, 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
2018 Average 136 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 118 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.75 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0286
0.0238
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 0.0270, compared to 0.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0019 GBP (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0270).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0282) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.34%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0282
2018 Avg (August) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0266 0.0273
February 0.0275 0.0264 0.0270
March 0.0270 0.0263 0.0266
April 0.0271 0.0263 0.0267
May 0.0275 0.0262 0.0269
June 0.0275 0.0270 0.0272
July 0.0284 0.0271 0.0277
August 0.0287 0.0278 0.0282
September 0.0284 0.0271 0.0275
October 0.0279 0.0259 0.0267
November 0.0263 0.0253 0.0259
December 0.0253 0.0235 0.0242