YEARLY HIGH
164.5629 GNF
YEARLY LOW
151.7526 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.4903 GNF

2023 ETB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 164.5629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 151.7526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8103 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5802 to the December average rate of 153.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 164.5629 was down 13.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 189.7253, 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 822,814 GNF
2022 Average 848,470 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 758,763 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,051.41 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

162.4206
152.3353
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 159.7725, compared to 155.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.7725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 4.9774 GNF (High: 164.0261 / Low: 159.0487). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8866 GNF (High: 157.1534 / Low: 155.2668).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.9774
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9293 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 161.5802) against the same month in 2022 (average: 183.4285), the exchange rate shifted by -21.8483 (-11.91%).

2023 Avg (January) 161.5802
2022 Avg (January) 183.4285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.5629 160.4507 161.5802
February 164.0261 159.0487 160.9644
March 163.6600 159.7358 160.6822
April 160.4824 157.6901 158.7530
May 159.6569 157.4466 158.6227
June 159.2163 156.8639 158.0324
July 158.4277 156.1809 156.9870
August 158.0498 155.4102 156.3351
September 157.1534 155.2668 155.8266
October 155.9964 153.3561 154.6589
November 155.7156 152.9404 154.2652
December 154.4883 151.7526 153.1757