YEARLY HIGH
260.4720 SLL
YEARLY LOW
49.9693 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
238.1677 SLL

2021 ETB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 260.4720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 49.9693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 210.5027 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.4111 to the December average rate of 225.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 260.4720 was down 12.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 298.4799, 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 1,302,360 SLL
2020 Average 1,318,855 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 249,847 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052,513.32 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

261.7419
221.7727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SLL 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 248.1371, compared to 228.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.9390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.1371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 183.0687 SLL (High: 233.0380 / Low: 49.9693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9308 SLL (High: 228.9578 / Low: 225.0270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±183.0687
October Spread (Stable) ±3.9308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.8163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 258.4111) against the same month in 2020 (average: 233.5673), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8438 (+10.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 258.4111
2020 Avg (January) 233.5673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 260.4720 255.3473 258.4111
February 259.3663 252.7818 256.2406
March 255.2773 247.4792 252.2686
April 249.6136 243.2750 245.4523
May 244.1536 235.3018 240.0069
June 238.5958 233.6271 236.4434
July 235.2495 230.9244 232.7607
August 232.1382 225.6021 227.5929
September 228.3966 223.5282 225.9321
October 228.9578 225.0270 227.3105
November 233.7894 227.8182 230.4893
December 233.0380 49.9693 225.1035