YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0047 GBP

2026 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0048 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0049 was down 25.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0066, 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 24 GBP
2025 Average 27 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 23 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.39 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0048
0.0046
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0047, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0048) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-19.27%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0048
2025 Avg (March) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
February 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
March 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
April 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
May 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
June 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047