YEARLY HIGH
4.5706 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.6511 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1334 SOS

2025 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 4.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 3.6511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9195 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4983 to the December average rate of 3.6725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.5706 was down 55.21% compared to the 2024 peak of 10.2049, 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 22,853 SOS
2024 Average 39,360 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 18,255 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,597.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.5809
3.5899
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 4.3617, compared to 3.9051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.2373 SOS (High: 4.5706 / Low: 4.3333). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 SOS (High: 3.6962 / Low: 3.6511).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2373
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1548 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 4.3928) against the same month in 2024 (average: 10.0699), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6771 (-56.38%).

2025 Avg (March) 4.3928
2024 Avg (March) 10.0699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5613 4.4409 4.4983
February 4.5411 4.4519 4.4936
March 4.5706 4.3333 4.3928
April 4.3981 4.2585 4.3305
May 4.3132 4.1794 4.2432
June 4.2607 4.1559 4.2121
July 4.2233 4.1068 4.1505
August 4.1417 3.9870 4.0677
September 4.0279 3.9182 3.9759
October 3.9512 3.7336 3.8595
November 3.7502 3.6694 3.7047
December 3.6962 3.6511 3.6725