YEARLY HIGH
136.0916 SLL
YEARLY LOW
129.8045 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.8933 SLL

2026 ETB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 136.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 129.8045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2871 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.7744 to the December average rate of 131.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 136.0916 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 167.6952, 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 680,458 SLL
2025 Average 758,070 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 649,022 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,435.39 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

135.5295
129.9377
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 133.5648, compared to 130.8787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.5648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.8787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.0543 SLL (High: 133.0590 / Low: 130.0046). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3845 SLL (High: 131.5460 / Low: 131.1616).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0543
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3845

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 2.3775 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 134.5591) against the same month in 2025 (average: 161.2206), the exchange rate shifted by -26.6615 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 134.5591
2025 Avg (March) 161.2206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.6644 133.9477 134.7744
February 135.7327 133.9172 135.0635
March 136.0916 133.1893 134.5591
April 134.5917 133.2320 134.0343
May 133.5850 130.6450 131.6568
June 133.0590 130.0046 131.3007
July 131.5733 129.8045 130.4037
August 131.5460 131.1616 131.3538