YEARLY HIGH
795.8555 IRR
YEARLY LOW
744.6689 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
771.4504 IRR

2023 ETB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 795.8555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 744.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.1867 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 781.8466 to the December average rate of 751.9925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 795.8555 was down 7.47% compared to the 2022 peak of 860.1221, 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 3,979,278 IRR
2022 Average 4,070,796 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 3,723,344 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,933.36 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

789.4754
748.5849
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 780.7305, compared to 762.1704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.5602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 780.7305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 762.1704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 23.5796 IRR (High: 795.8555 / Low: 772.2759). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7115 IRR (High: 767.1554 / Low: 763.4439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.5796
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7115

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.0170 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 784.4300) against the same month in 2022 (average: 826.5795), the exchange rate shifted by -42.1494 (-5.10%).

2023 Avg (March) 784.4300
2022 Avg (March) 826.5795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 789.1538 776.3026 781.8466
February 788.7850 774.3092 786.0678
March 795.8555 772.2759 784.4300
April 788.3733 776.1426 780.0539
May 781.4972 773.4060 777.4499
June 779.0320 770.6264 774.5348
July 775.9439 763.3947 770.5017
August 773.4793 763.1925 767.5894
September 767.1554 763.4439 765.1704
October 763.7135 755.9892 759.7588
November 765.3205 752.0959 758.0094
December 758.7458 744.6689 751.9925