YEARLY HIGH
20.6157 SOS
YEARLY LOW
18.1247 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8677 SOS

2019 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 20.6157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 18.1247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4911 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4626 to the December average rate of 18.4204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.6157 was down 3.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.3430, 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 103,079 SOS
2018 Average 104,605 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 90,623 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,455.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.6668
18.2162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.2393, compared to 19.4960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.9784 SOS (High: 19.1031 / Low: 18.1247). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1994 SOS (High: 20.2201 / Low: 20.0207).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9784
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9455 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 20.4626) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.1207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6581 (-3.12%).

2019 Avg (January) 20.4626
2018 Avg (January) 21.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6157 20.3295 20.4626
February 20.5372 20.2702 20.3538
March 20.4371 20.2100 20.3230
April 20.2647 19.9568 20.1267
May 20.2201 20.0207 20.1073
June 20.2510 19.8950 20.0624
July 20.3114 19.8536 20.0362
August 20.0251 19.4452 19.8276
September 19.8565 19.6533 19.7150
October 19.7573 19.5276 19.6110
November 19.6709 18.8684 19.3659
December 19.1031 18.1247 18.4204