YEARLY HIGH
7.2086 LRD
YEARLY LOW
5.5359 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3719 LRD

2019 ETB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 7.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.5359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6727 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6105 to the December average rate of 5.9927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.2086 was up 23.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.8521, 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 36,043 LRD
2018 Average 26,018 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 27,680 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,363.55 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.2966
5.4572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LRD 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 5.9384, compared to 6.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.8452 LRD (High: 7.1524 / Low: 6.3072). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0741 LRD (High: 5.7035 / Low: 5.6294).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8452
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7275 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 7.1433) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.6190), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5244 (+27.13%).

2019 Avg (October) 7.1433
2018 Avg (October) 5.6190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7098 5.5359 5.6105
February 5.7035 5.6294 5.6561
March 5.7181 5.6398 5.6810
April 5.9458 5.6695 5.7608
May 6.5746 5.8969 6.2221
June 6.8076 6.5576 6.7000
July 7.0116 6.7361 6.9067
August 7.0544 6.9359 6.9800
September 7.1755 7.0288 7.0893
October 7.2086 7.1003 7.1433
November 7.1524 6.3072 6.7202
December 6.2717 5.8697 5.9927