2018 ETB to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6766 INR

YEARLY LOW

2.2979 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4712 INR

2018 ETB to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 2.6766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.2979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3787 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3184 to the December average rate of 2.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6766 was down 12.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0432, 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 13,383 INR

2017 Average 13,656 INR

Yearly Trough Low 11,490 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.45 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6738

2.2861

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 2.3884, compared to 2.5541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1434 INR (High: 2.6236 / Low: 2.4802). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 INR (High: 2.3778 / Low: 2.3486).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1434

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.6414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1146 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.6414

2017 Avg (October) 2.5268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3446	2.2979	2.3184
February	2.3671	2.3185	2.3436
March	2.3778	2.3486	2.3650
April	2.4369	2.3578	2.3898
May	2.4885	2.4231	2.4539
June	2.5014	2.4237	2.4597
July	2.5185	2.4662	2.4909
August	2.5717	2.4645	2.5161
September	2.6308	2.5685	2.6010
October	2.6766	2.6023	2.6414
November	2.6236	2.4802	2.5660
December	2.5791	2.4578	2.5090