YEARLY HIGH
3.8987 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.7172 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8144 SDG

2026 ETB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 3.8987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1816 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8657 to the December average rate of 3.7343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.8987 was down 18.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.8063, 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 19,494 SDG
2025 Average 21,722 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 18,586 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.80 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8882
3.7204
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.8278, compared to 3.7343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0906 SDG (High: 3.8104 / Low: 3.7198). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 SDG (High: 3.8575 / Low: 3.8153).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0906
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

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 0.0710 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3.8571) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.6197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7626 (-16.51%).

2026 Avg (March) 3.8571
2025 Avg (March) 4.6197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8915 3.8422 3.8657
February 3.8934 3.8413 3.8742
March 3.8987 3.8173 3.8571
April 3.8575 3.8153 3.8406
May 3.8254 3.7413 3.7696
June 3.8104 3.7198 3.7595
July 3.7678 3.7172 3.7343