YEARLY HIGH
2.7318 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.5070 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5092 JPY

2021 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.7318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.5070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2248 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6332 to the December average rate of 2.2818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7318 was down 21.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5002, 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 13,659 JPY
2020 Average 15,348 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,535 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,124.03 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7282
2.2412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to JPY 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 2.6135, compared to 2.4048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.8524 JPY (High: 2.3594 / Low: 0.5070). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 JPY (High: 2.6579 / Low: 2.6102).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8524
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.6876) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6143 (-18.60%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.6876
2020 Avg (March) 3.3019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6579 2.6102 2.6332
February 2.6752 2.6163 2.6472
March 2.7318 2.6345 2.6876
April 2.6969 2.5751 2.6201
May 2.5949 2.5154 2.5607
June 2.5589 2.5097 2.5321
July 2.5470 2.4653 2.5026
August 2.4810 2.4074 2.4344
September 2.4200 2.3555 2.3914
October 2.4519 2.3944 2.4195
November 2.4283 2.3683 2.3992
December 2.3594 0.5070 2.2818