YEARLY HIGH
56.9094 GNF
YEARLY LOW
54.3388 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.6594 GNF

2026 ETB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 56.9094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 54.3388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5706 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2419 to the December average rate of 54.5414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 56.9094 was down 17.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 69.1529, 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 284,547 GNF
2025 Average 313,254 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 271,694 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,852.98 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

56.6769
54.3472
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 55.8458, compared to 54.5414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.5414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.2918 GNF (High: 56.9094 / Low: 55.6176). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5387 GNF (High: 56.4314 / Low: 55.8927).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2918
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5387

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 1.0126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 56.2574) against the same month in 2025 (average: 66.4631), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2057 (-15.36%).

2026 Avg (March) 56.2574
2025 Avg (March) 66.4631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.4314 55.8927 56.2419
February 56.8190 56.1965 56.4828
March 56.9094 55.6176 56.2574
April 56.3540 55.7688 56.1036
May 55.9006 54.6400 55.0911
June 55.5825 54.3728 54.8978
July 55.0745 54.3388 54.5414