YEARLY HIGH
1.1690 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0241 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0660 GMD

2022 ETB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 1.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1449 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0648 to the December average rate of 1.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1690 was down 11.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3169, 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 5,845 GMD
2021 Average 5,890 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,120 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 724.65 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1719
1.0213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GMD 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 1.0497, compared to 1.0823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0607 GMD (High: 1.1618 / Low: 1.1011). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 GMD (High: 1.0513 / Low: 1.0367).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.1593) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1062 (+10.09%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.1593
2021 Avg (December) 1.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0732 1.0563 1.0648
February 1.0633 1.0390 1.0521
March 1.0672 1.0335 1.0464
April 1.0567 1.0394 1.0494
May 1.0513 1.0367 1.0449
June 1.0494 1.0343 1.0408
July 1.0409 1.0261 1.0339
August 1.0498 1.0241 1.0347
September 1.0532 1.0299 1.0411
October 1.1031 1.0478 1.0737
November 1.1618 1.1011 1.1510
December 1.1690 1.1540 1.1593