2013 ETB to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ETB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ETB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1042.2803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 925.7691.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.5112 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1009.3964 to the December average rate of 938.4128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1042.2803 was down 7.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 1127.5177, 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 STD 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 1009.5517, compared to 965.8022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.7495 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 44.0755 STD (High: 1020.5807 / Low: 976.5052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3680 STD (High: 963.8842 / Low: 948.5163).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 24.4736 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1024.7455) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1065.1081), the exchange rate shifted by -40.3625 (-3.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1025.3417 | 987.4679 | 1009.3964 |
| February | 1018.5153 | 980.1289 | 997.5804 |
| March | 1042.2803 | 1012.9698 | 1024.7455 |
| April | 1035.1644 | 1006.7717 | 1017.3413 |
| May | 1023.7477 | 989.8770 | 1012.0406 |
| June | 1020.5807 | 976.5052 | 996.2058 |
| July | 1022.6763 | 983.2232 | 1000.9345 |
| August | 988.8726 | 949.2873 | 976.4609 |
| September | 988.7300 | 957.5567 | 973.2773 |
| October | 965.6513 | 935.3159 | 949.4757 |
| November | 963.8842 | 948.5163 | 956.2521 |
| December | 952.1108 | 925.7691 | 938.4128 |