YEARLY HIGH
11.6330 YER
YEARLY LOW
9.9683 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0055 YER

2016 ETB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 11.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 9.9683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6647 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1200 to the December average rate of 11.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6330 was up 9.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6456, 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 58,165 YER
2015 Average 51,992 YER
Yearly Trough Low 49,841 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,323.37 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.6649
9.9054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to YER 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 10.7320, compared to 11.2791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.6647 YER (High: 11.6330 / Low: 9.9683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0794 YER (High: 11.3574 / Low: 11.2781).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6647
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 11.1631) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.5137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6494 (+6.18%).

2016 Avg (April) 11.1631
2015 Avg (April) 10.5137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1506 10.0440 10.1200
February 10.1378 10.0357 10.0863
March 10.0906 9.9955 10.0521
April 11.6330 9.9683 11.1631
May 11.5967 11.3893 11.5183
June 11.5039 11.4005 11.4521
July 11.4427 11.3329 11.3887
August 11.3680 11.2821 11.3313
September 11.3574 11.2781 11.3148
October 11.3102 11.2161 11.2661
November 11.2468 11.1597 11.2034
December 11.2521 11.1068 11.1700