2016 ETB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1071.0605 STD

YEARLY LOW

955.9225 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1014.2780 STD

2016 ETB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1071.0605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 955.9225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.1380 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1060.8703 to the December average rate of 1039.3992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1071.0605 was down 6.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1140.5358, 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 5,355,302 STD

2015 Average 5,336,204 STD

Yearly Trough Low 4,779,612 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 575,689.96 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1068.0703

981.6704

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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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1021.2297, compared to 1007.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1021.2297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1007.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 58.9904 STD (High: 1014.9129 / Low: 955.9225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1915 STD (High: 996.8473 / Low: 984.6559).

June Spread (Volatile) ±58.9904

September Spread (Stable) ±12.1915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 29.8576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1060.8703) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1039.1333), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7370 (+2.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 1060.8703

2015 Avg (January) 1039.1333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1071.0605	1054.8742	1060.8703
February	1061.0377	1027.2496	1038.6221
March	1056.7861	1003.9715	1030.5453
April	1008.6316	986.8258	1000.6877
May	1010.5159	985.2568	998.0748
June	1014.9129	955.9225	998.5781
July	1013.6876	998.0994	1007.9690
August	1005.8707	978.0722	990.8604
September	996.8473	984.6559	988.8704
October	1017.8087	977.6237	999.7815
November	1038.9692	988.5555	1017.0772
December	1058.0472	1022.6576	1039.3992