YEARLY HIGH
0.4770 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4513 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4649 GMD

2026 ETB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.4770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.4513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4723 to the December average rate of 0.4629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4770 was down 17.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5787, 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 2,385 GMD
2025 Average 2,608 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,256 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.68 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4738
0.4552
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.4665, compared to 0.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0135 GMD (High: 0.4647 / Low: 0.4513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.4629 / Low: 0.4629).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.4711) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5507), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0796 (-14.46%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.4711
2025 Avg (March) 0.5507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4765 0.4663 0.4723
February 0.4763 0.4640 0.4718
March 0.4770 0.4660 0.4711
April 0.4750 0.4638 0.4697
May 0.4650 0.4541 0.4572
June 0.4647 0.4513 0.4568
July 0.4625 0.4513 0.4572
August 0.4629 0.4629 0.4629