YEARLY HIGH
0.7916 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5982 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6742 NAD

2016 ETB to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.7916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.5982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1934 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7660 to the December average rate of 0.6193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7916 was up 5.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7513, 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 3,958 NAD
2015 Average 3,085 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,991 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.07 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7807
0.6046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to NAD 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 0.7167, compared to 0.6316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0674 NAD (High: 0.7254 / Low: 0.6581). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 NAD (High: 0.6319 / Low: 0.6065).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7660) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1948 (+34.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7660
2015 Avg (January) 0.5712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7916 0.7304 0.7660
February 0.7563 0.7139 0.7410
March 0.7406 0.6887 0.7185
April 0.7075 0.6581 0.6779
May 0.7254 0.6581 0.7057
June 0.7177 0.6616 0.6913
July 0.6747 0.6331 0.6557
August 0.6617 0.6056 0.6237
September 0.6622 0.6128 0.6366
October 0.6448 0.6111 0.6277
November 0.6480 0.5982 0.6267
December 0.6319 0.6065 0.6193