YEARLY HIGH
0.0265 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0224 GBP

2020 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0265 was down 7.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0287, 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 133 GBP
2019 Average 134 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 93 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.75 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0254
0.0187
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 0.0241, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 GBP (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
January 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0248) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0266), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-6.71%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0248
2019 Avg (March) 0.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0241 0.0235 0.0239
February 0.0243 0.0236 0.0240
March 0.0265 0.0236 0.0248
April 0.0250 0.0238 0.0244
May 0.0245 0.0237 0.0241
June 0.0239 0.0229 0.0232
July 0.0230 0.0217 0.0224
August 0.0218 0.0207 0.0213
September 0.0214 0.0204 0.0211
October 0.0211 0.0203 0.0207
November 0.0205 0.0196 0.0200
December 0.0197 0.0186 0.0192