YEARLY HIGH
8.7092 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.2926 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5115 NGN

2013 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 8.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 8.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4167 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5700 to the December average rate of 8.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.7092 was down 7.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.3980, 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 43,546 NGN
2012 Average 44,694 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 41,463 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,083.29 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.6139
8.3055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to NGN 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 8.5497, compared to 8.4732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2324 NGN (High: 8.6864 / Low: 8.4540). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 NGN (High: 8.5791 / Low: 8.5351).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2324
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1368 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 8.5829) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.0401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4572 (-5.06%).

2013 Avg (March) 8.5829
2012 Avg (March) 9.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5992 8.5458 8.5700
February 8.5791 8.5351 8.5582
March 8.7092 8.5472 8.5829
April 8.5794 8.4999 8.5362
May 8.5089 8.4480 8.4823
June 8.6683 8.4833 8.5688
July 8.6389 8.5453 8.5882
August 8.6296 8.4980 8.5524
September 8.6864 8.4540 8.5793
October 8.5727 8.3592 8.4425
November 8.3873 8.3037 8.3458
December 8.4229 8.2926 8.3312