YEARLY HIGH
0.2934 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2592 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2809 SBD

2019 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2859 to the December average rate of 0.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2934 was up 0.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2920, 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 1,467 SBD
2018 Average 1,424 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,296 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2882
0.2609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SBD 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 0.2844, compared to 0.2775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0124 SBD (High: 0.2822 / Low: 0.2697). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SBD (High: 0.2871 / Low: 0.2817).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2859) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2859
2018 Avg (January) 0.2830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2934 0.2811 0.2859
February 0.2886 0.2807 0.2849
March 0.2870 0.2806 0.2848
April 0.2856 0.2789 0.2831
May 0.2864 0.2800 0.2834
June 0.2871 0.2817 0.2841
July 0.2877 0.2814 0.2845
August 0.2846 0.2758 0.2803
September 0.2830 0.2771 0.2805
October 0.2846 0.2765 0.2799
November 0.2822 0.2697 0.2765
December 0.2716 0.2592 0.2632