YEARLY HIGH
0.4204 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.3698 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3920 SEK

2016 ETB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4020 to the December average rate of 0.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4204 was down 2.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4309, 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 2,102 SEK
2015 Average 2,039 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 1,849 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.89 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4148
0.3735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SEK 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 0.3877, compared to 0.3962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0244 SEK (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3783). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SEK (High: 0.3884 / Low: 0.3827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4114) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+2.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4114
2015 Avg (December) 0.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4047 0.3978 0.4020
February 0.4009 0.3939 0.3975
March 0.4026 0.3783 0.3902
April 0.3791 0.3717 0.3769
May 0.3836 0.3698 0.3793
June 0.3915 0.3723 0.3805
July 0.3930 0.3852 0.3900
August 0.3896 0.3791 0.3840
September 0.3884 0.3827 0.3862
October 0.4072 0.3863 0.3966
November 0.4152 0.4008 0.4091
December 0.4204 0.4052 0.4114