YEARLY HIGH
144.6084 STD
YEARLY LOW
137.9278 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.4380 STD

2026 ETB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 144.6084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 137.9278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6805 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.2087 to the December average rate of 138.5252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 144.6084 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 178.1898, 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 723,042 STD
2025 Average 805,512 STD
Yearly Trough Low 689,639 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,402.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

144.0150
138.0261
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 141.9235, compared to 138.5252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.5252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.2455 STD (High: 141.3860 / Low: 138.1405). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4448 STD (High: 143.0147 / Low: 141.5698).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.2455
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5263 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 142.9800) against the same month in 2025 (average: 171.3100), the exchange rate shifted by -28.3300 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 142.9800
2025 Avg (March) 171.3100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.1545 142.3303 143.2087
February 144.2271 142.2979 143.5159
March 144.6084 141.5245 142.9800
April 143.0147 141.5698 142.4224
May 141.9449 138.8209 139.8961
June 141.3860 138.1405 139.5177
July 139.8074 137.9278 138.5252