YEARLY HIGH
8729.7407 IRR
YEARLY LOW
268.7731 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6408.7217 IRR

2026 ETB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 8729.7407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 268.7731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8460.9676 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.4694 to the December average rate of 8577.5967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3071.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8729.7407 was up 2492.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 336.7779, 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 43,648,703 IRR
2025 Average 1,522,505 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,343,866 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,304,837.85 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9433.2370
-562.5094
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5693.8522, compared to 8553.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2859.4779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5693.8522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8553.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8289.1075 IRR (High: 8560.3947 / Low: 271.2872). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4456 IRR (High: 272.2799 / Low: 268.8343).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8289.1075
January Spread (Stable) ±3.4456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 71.1946 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.1946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 8600.2581) against the same month in 2025 (average: 310.5731), the exchange rate shifted by +8289.6850 (+2669.16%).

2026 Avg (June) 8600.2581
2025 Avg (June) 310.5731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.2799 268.8343 270.4694
February 272.4170 268.7731 271.0738
March 8560.3947 271.2872 8185.3589
April 8472.1013 8378.1031 8423.9326
May 8491.8290 8368.8631 8412.0204
June 8729.7407 8446.8038 8600.2581
July 8625.8824 8192.8878 8529.0635
August 8626.4451 8530.5848 8577.5967