YEARLY HIGH
18.8658 SYP
YEARLY LOW
18.1049 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6151 SYP

2018 ETB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 18.8658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 18.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7609 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7620 to the December average rate of 18.2649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.8658 was down 15.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.2092, 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 94,329 SYP
2017 Average 68,235 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 90,524 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,804.72 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.8117
18.2152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SYP 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 18.7265, compared to 18.5038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3841 SYP (High: 18.4890 / Low: 18.1049). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 SYP (High: 18.7485 / Low: 18.6846).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3841
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.7620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4855), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2764 (+97.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.7620
2017 Avg (January) 9.4855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8658 18.6716 18.7620
February 18.8158 18.6767 18.7260
March 18.8020 18.6794 18.7277
April 18.8229 18.6794 18.7403
May 18.7485 18.6846 18.7150
June 18.7817 18.6471 18.6878
July 18.8331 18.5461 18.6807
August 18.7291 18.5549 18.6337
September 18.7082 18.4188 18.5746
October 18.6850 18.3274 18.4740
November 18.5933 18.2956 18.3947
December 18.4890 18.1049 18.2649