YEARLY HIGH
3.2280 INR
YEARLY LOW
2.9803 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0775 INR

2016 ETB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.2280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.9803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2477 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1668 to the December average rate of 3.0280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2280 was up 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2053, 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 16,140 INR
2015 Average 15,499 INR
Yearly Trough Low 14,901 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,238.34 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.2217
2.9863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to INR 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 3.1253, compared to 3.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0992 INR (High: 3.0795 / Low: 2.9803). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 INR (High: 3.0412 / Low: 3.0252).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0992
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.2021) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1488 (+4.87%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.2021
2015 Avg (February) 3.0533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2049 3.1197 3.1668
February 3.2280 3.1758 3.2021
March 3.1711 3.0813 3.1286
April 3.0949 3.0671 3.0831
May 3.1030 3.0632 3.0869
June 3.1282 3.0599 3.0841
July 3.0814 3.0300 3.0588
August 3.0412 3.0252 3.0339
September 3.0409 3.0012 3.0200
October 3.0187 2.9969 3.0059
November 3.0795 2.9803 3.0320
December 3.0665 2.9957 3.0280