YEARLY HIGH
0.3335 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.2846 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3143 SEK

2018 ETB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.3335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2931 to the December average rate of 0.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3335 was down 18.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4071, 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 1,668 SEK
2017 Average 1,793 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 1,423 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.73 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3318
0.2891
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 0.3052, compared to 0.3233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0165 SEK (High: 0.3310 / Low: 0.3145). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SEK (High: 0.3278 / Low: 0.3209).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0181 (-5.24%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3282
2017 Avg (August) 0.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3006 0.2855 0.2931
February 0.3008 0.2846 0.2926
March 0.3042 0.2970 0.2997
April 0.3177 0.3021 0.3080
May 0.3258 0.3125 0.3181
June 0.3278 0.3126 0.3196
July 0.3254 0.3163 0.3201
August 0.3335 0.3177 0.3282
September 0.3310 0.3145 0.3231
October 0.3310 0.3197 0.3245
November 0.3278 0.3209 0.3236
December 0.3251 0.3149 0.3205