2026 ETB to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8112 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7207 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7656 PKR

2026 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.8112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.7207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7989 to the December average rate of 1.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8112 was down 20.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2788, 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 9,056 PKR

2025 Average 10,179 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,603 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.41 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8072

1.7208

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB to PKR 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 1.7774, compared to 1.7300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0435 PKR (High: 1.7759 / Low: 1.7324). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 1.7319 / Low: 1.7319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.7916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3638 (-16.88%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.7916

2025 Avg (March) 2.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8098	1.7874	1.7989
February	1.8103	1.7881	1.8000
March	1.8112	1.7716	1.7916
April	1.7950	1.7721	1.7830
May	1.7759	1.7324	1.7486
June	1.7652	1.7264	1.7424
July	1.7453	1.7207	1.7280
August	1.7319	1.7319	1.7319