YEARLY HIGH
0.0472 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0444 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 USD

2016 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0472 was down 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0495, 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 236 USD
2015 Average 242 USD
Yearly Trough Low 222 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.02 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0473
0.0444
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 0.0465, compared to 0.0451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0464 / Low: 0.0457). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0463).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0471) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-4.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0471
2015 Avg (January) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0467 0.0471
February 0.0472 0.0467 0.0469
March 0.0469 0.0465 0.0468
April 0.0465 0.0463 0.0464
May 0.0464 0.0457 0.0461
June 0.0460 0.0457 0.0459
July 0.0458 0.0453 0.0456
August 0.0455 0.0451 0.0453
September 0.0454 0.0451 0.0452
October 0.0452 0.0448 0.0451
November 0.0450 0.0446 0.0448
December 0.0450 0.0444 0.0446