YEARLY HIGH
0.0526 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0498 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0511 SBD

2026 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0522 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0526 was down 22.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0676, 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 263 SBD
2025 Average 301 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 249 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0524
0.0500
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0513, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0511 / Low: 0.0498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0505).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0522) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0142 (-21.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0522
2025 Avg (January) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0526 0.0514 0.0522
February 0.0521 0.0514 0.0519
March 0.0522 0.0511 0.0516
April 0.0516 0.0511 0.0514
May 0.0512 0.0500 0.0505
June 0.0511 0.0498 0.0504
July 0.0506 0.0500 0.0502
August 0.0505 0.0505 0.0505