YEARLY HIGH
581.1774 LBP
YEARLY LOW
554.6451 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
567.0452 LBP

2026 ETB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 581.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 554.6451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5324 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 575.0093 to the December average rate of 559.6779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 581.1774 was down 18.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 716.4101, 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 2,905,887 LBP
2025 Average 3,237,992 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,773,225 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,661.80 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

576.8328
554.9515
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB to LBP 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 569.9848, compared to 558.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 569.9848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 558.2264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 18.0695 LBP (High: 577.7797 / Low: 559.7102). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9383 LBP (High: 560.4059 / Low: 558.4677).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.0695
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.1698 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 574.5195) against the same month in 2025 (average: 688.3486), the exchange rate shifted by -113.8291 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 574.5195
2025 Avg (March) 688.3486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 577.7797 559.7102 575.0093
February 580.0217 564.2867 574.8762
March 581.1774 568.2625 574.5195
April 574.6206 568.1584 572.4278
May 570.4730 557.7228 562.2580
June 568.2550 555.7165 560.8179
July 561.8824 554.6451 556.7750
August 560.4059 558.4677 559.6779