YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 USD

2020 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0316 was down 11.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0356, 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 158 USD
2019 Average 171 USD
Yearly Trough Low 127 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.88 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0317
0.0253
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 0.0303, compared to 0.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0310).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0312) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-11.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0312
2019 Avg (February) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0310 0.0312
February 0.0316 0.0308 0.0312
March 0.0309 0.0303 0.0307
April 0.0307 0.0299 0.0303
May 0.0301 0.0292 0.0296
June 0.0294 0.0285 0.0291
July 0.0287 0.0283 0.0284
August 0.0286 0.0277 0.0280
September 0.0278 0.0271 0.0273
October 0.0272 0.0263 0.0269
November 0.0270 0.0262 0.0264
December 0.0262 0.0254 0.0258