YEARLY HIGH
300.8198 GNF
YEARLY LOW
254.1799 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
276.1554 GNF

2020 ETB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 300.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 254.1799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6398 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 295.8539 to the December average rate of 256.9383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 300.8198 was down 7.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 325.5759, 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 1,504,099 GNF
2019 Average 1,580,678 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,270,900 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,199.23 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

299.7455
253.0467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GNF 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 287.8753, compared to 264.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.4398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.8753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 9.8078 GNF (High: 286.4651 / Low: 276.6573). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3179 GNF (High: 276.8715 / Low: 272.5536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.8078
July Spread (Stable) ±4.3179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.5418 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 295.0570) against the same month in 2019 (average: 322.1962), the exchange rate shifted by -27.1392 (-8.42%).

2020 Avg (February) 295.0570
2019 Avg (February) 322.1962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.1848 292.3795 295.8539
February 300.8198 291.6538 295.0570
March 294.8314 286.5297 290.6356
April 292.6165 283.9339 287.2683
May 286.4651 276.6573 280.7265
June 283.4027 274.8887 277.7108
July 276.8715 272.5536 273.6260
August 275.3884 267.2185 269.7865
September 267.9444 261.5472 264.7943
October 265.8915 256.7379 262.8718
November 264.0796 257.1213 258.5962
December 258.9814 254.1799 256.9383