YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0229 USD

2021 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0255 was down 19.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0316, 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 127 USD
2020 Average 144 USD
Yearly Trough Low 22 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.23 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0259
0.0195
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 0.0243, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0165 USD (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0253).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0254) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-18.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0254
2020 Avg (January) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0253 0.0254
February 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251
March 0.0249 0.0242 0.0247
April 0.0244 0.0238 0.0240
May 0.0239 0.0230 0.0235
June 0.0232 0.0228 0.0230
July 0.0229 0.0225 0.0227
August 0.0227 0.0219 0.0222
September 0.0220 0.0215 0.0217
October 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
November 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
December 0.0209 0.0044 0.0200