YEARLY HIGH
16.2674 SYP
YEARLY LOW
13.0377 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7489 SYP

2020 ETB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 16.2674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 13.0377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2297 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0636 to the December average rate of 13.2523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.2674 was down 11.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.3254, 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 81,337 SYP
2019 Average 88,228 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 65,188 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,148.70 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.3448
12.9711
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 15.5941, compared to 13.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.4907 SYP (High: 14.6406 / Low: 14.1499). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1337 SYP (High: 16.1176 / Low: 15.9839).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4907
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3555 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 16.0454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0410 (-11.28%).

2020 Avg (February) 16.0454
2019 Avg (February) 18.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1176 15.9839 16.0636
February 16.2674 15.8651 16.0454
March 15.9329 15.5765 15.7870
April 15.7945 15.3508 15.5368
May 15.4654 14.9945 15.2111
June 15.0875 14.6426 14.9208
July 14.7364 14.5274 14.5767
August 14.6406 14.1499 14.3181
September 14.1909 13.9000 13.9626
October 13.9301 13.4538 13.7706
November 13.8495 13.4190 13.5424
December 13.4214 13.0377 13.2523