YEARLY HIGH
1.7089 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.4013 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5538 SDG

2020 ETB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.7089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3076 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4134 to the December average rate of 1.4282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7089 was up 0.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6971, 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 8,544 SDG
2019 Average 7,867 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,007 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,537.98 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7226
1.3853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SDG 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 1.6070, compared to 1.5006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1660 SDG (High: 1.6909 / Low: 1.5249). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 SDG (High: 1.5893 / Low: 1.5672).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1660
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6945) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+1.55%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6945
2019 Avg (March) 1.6687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5249 1.4013 1.4134
February 1.6909 1.5249 1.6144
March 1.7089 1.6735 1.6945
April 1.7003 1.6531 1.6732
May 1.6660 1.6171 1.6391
June 1.6258 1.5783 1.6071
July 1.5893 1.5672 1.5721
August 1.5805 1.5298 1.5472
September 1.5354 1.5015 1.5098
October 1.5044 1.4511 1.4857
November 1.4932 1.4474 1.4606
December 1.4470 1.4035 1.4282