2026 ETB to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |