YEARLY HIGH
1325.2005 IRR
YEARLY LOW
650.2473 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
929.9745 IRR

2013 ETB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1325.2005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 650.2473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 674.9531 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 670.6002 to the December average rate of 1296.7494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 93.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1325.2005 was up 89.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 700.9022, 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 6,626,002 IRR
2012 Average 3,396,364 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,251,237 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,374,765.60 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1379.8622
587.5364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to IRR 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 663.7460, compared to 1196.2029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 532.4569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 663.7460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1196.2029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 674.9531 IRR (High: 1325.2005 / Low: 650.2473). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4038 IRR (High: 671.8502 / Low: 669.4464).

August Spread (Volatile) ±674.9531
January Spread (Stable) ±2.4038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.8171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1295.8934) against the same month in 2012 (average: 683.5168), the exchange rate shifted by +612.3767 (+89.59%).

2013 Avg (August) 1295.8934
2012 Avg (August) 683.5168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 671.8502 669.4464 670.6002
February 669.3318 666.6817 667.9719
March 674.0287 663.7711 665.6606
April 664.4170 660.6936 662.2791
May 660.9073 657.6645 659.3538
June 658.5389 654.7472 656.6105
July 656.8208 650.5653 653.5636
August 1325.2005 650.2473 1295.8934
September 1317.8234 1309.0924 1313.8350
October 1316.0469 1307.5501 1309.6095
November 1316.1685 1299.1195 1307.5665
December 1301.1602 1286.5388 1296.7494