YEARLY HIGH
0.0550 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0520 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0535 USD

2013 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0547 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0550 was down 5.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0579, 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 275 USD
2012 Average 281 USD
Yearly Trough Low 260 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.99 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0549
0.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to USD 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 0.0541, compared to 0.0529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0527 / Low: 0.0524).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0547) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-5.39%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0547
2012 Avg (January) 0.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0550 0.0545 0.0547
February 0.0545 0.0539 0.0544
March 0.0548 0.0539 0.0542
April 0.0543 0.0537 0.0540
May 0.0538 0.0535 0.0537
June 0.0538 0.0531 0.0535
July 0.0537 0.0531 0.0533
August 0.0535 0.0530 0.0531
September 0.0533 0.0528 0.0530
October 0.0532 0.0526 0.0528
November 0.0527 0.0524 0.0526
December 0.0525 0.0520 0.0524