2013 ETB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 88.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 58.5914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.4844 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.4059 to the December average rate of 61.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 88.0758 was down 7.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 94.7603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ETB to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.3890, compared to 67.2695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1194 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 4.4373 SOS (High: 63.0287 / Low: 58.5914). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8036 SOS (High: 87.8146 / Low: 87.0109).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.6846 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 86.6211) against the same month in 2012 (average: 93.6040), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9828 (-7.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.8146 | 87.0109 | 87.4059 |
| February | 88.0758 | 85.0880 | 86.6211 |
| March | 87.7328 | 84.5836 | 86.1370 |
| April | 85.3069 | 81.8851 | 83.6136 |
| May | 81.6429 | 78.1765 | 79.9291 |
| June | 78.7978 | 74.6181 | 76.6271 |
| July | 74.9154 | 72.9575 | 74.0416 |
| August | 73.2595 | 69.1953 | 71.0308 |
| September | 69.1127 | 66.7780 | 67.8446 |
| October | 66.7804 | 64.6783 | 65.5371 |
| November | 64.6785 | 62.9552 | 64.1290 |
| December | 63.0287 | 58.5914 | 61.0340 |