YEARLY HIGH
0.0230 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 XDR

2020 ETB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0230 was down 9.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0255, 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 115 XDR
2019 Average 124 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 88 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.96 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0232
0.0175
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 0.0221, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0228 / Low: 0.0225).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0228) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-9.60%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0228
2019 Avg (February) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0228 0.0225 0.0226
February 0.0230 0.0225 0.0228
March 0.0227 0.0220 0.0224
April 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222
May 0.0221 0.0213 0.0217
June 0.0213 0.0207 0.0211
July 0.0209 0.0201 0.0205
August 0.0203 0.0195 0.0198
September 0.0196 0.0192 0.0193
October 0.0193 0.0186 0.0190
November 0.0190 0.0184 0.0186
December 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180