2018 ETB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

768.2965 STD

YEARLY LOW

714.1885 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

746.5455 STD

2018 ETB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 768.2965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 714.1885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1080 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 735.6276 to the December average rate of 746.5667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 768.2965 was down 26.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 1046.7201, 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 3,841,482 STD

2017 Average 4,564,999 STD

Yearly Trough Low 3,570,943 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,539.86 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

766.2530

717.7811

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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 736.8711, compared to 756.2199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.3489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 736.8711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.2199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 28.6130 STD (High: 767.6255 / Low: 739.0124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2689 STD (High: 765.5950 / Low: 758.3261).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.6130

August Spread (Stable) ±7.2689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 13.8071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 762.2137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 945.2932), the exchange rate shifted by -183.0796 (-19.37%).

2018 Avg (June) 762.2137

2017 Avg (June) 945.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	746.6188	718.2203	735.6276
February	730.6004	714.1885	721.8204
March	726.7531	718.2544	723.2824
April	731.0673	721.5521	725.5302
May	767.6255	739.0124	752.7523
June	768.2965	755.5413	762.2137
July	766.3701	757.5765	761.3254
August	765.5950	758.3261	761.5734
September	764.4776	752.8827	759.1682
October	765.6488	749.1317	756.7954
November	760.0344	747.8011	751.8905
December	755.7695	739.9156	746.5667