YEARLY HIGH
0.0188 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 GBP

2021 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0188 was down 29.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0265, 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 94 GBP
2020 Average 112 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 16 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.47 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0189
0.0147
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 0.0175, compared to 0.0158 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) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 GBP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0184).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0186) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-22.04%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0186
2020 Avg (January) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186
February 0.0186 0.0176 0.0181
March 0.0181 0.0175 0.0178
April 0.0176 0.0171 0.0174
May 0.0172 0.0161 0.0167
June 0.0167 0.0162 0.0164
July 0.0166 0.0161 0.0164
August 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
September 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
October 0.0160 0.0153 0.0156
November 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
December 0.0157 0.0033 0.0151