YEARLY HIGH
0.0342 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0321 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0330 XDR

2016 ETB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0341 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0342 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0358, 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 171 XDR
2015 Average 173 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 161 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.32 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0342
0.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to XDR 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 0.0332, compared to 0.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0322).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0341
2015 Avg (January) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0339 0.0341
February 0.0340 0.0334 0.0336
March 0.0339 0.0330 0.0335
April 0.0331 0.0326 0.0329
May 0.0328 0.0325 0.0327
June 0.0329 0.0323 0.0326
July 0.0329 0.0326 0.0327
August 0.0327 0.0321 0.0324
September 0.0325 0.0322 0.0323
October 0.0329 0.0322 0.0326
November 0.0332 0.0323 0.0328
December 0.0336 0.0326 0.0332