2018 ETB to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6607 YER

YEARLY LOW

8.7987 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.0506 YER

2018 ETB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 9.6607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 8.7987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8620 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1175 to the December average rate of 8.8780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.6607 was down 13.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2246, 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 48,303 YER

2017 Average 52,467 YER

Yearly Trough Low 43,994 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,309.75 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.1637

8.8520

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 9.1072, compared to 8.9940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.5820 YER (High: 9.6607 / Low: 9.0787). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 YER (High: 9.1081 / Low: 9.0720).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5820

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 9.1377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9939), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8562 (-16.88%).

2018 Avg (March) 9.1377

2017 Avg (March) 10.9939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1684	9.0738	9.1175
February	9.1451	9.0752	9.1018
March	9.6607	9.0787	9.1377
April	9.1496	9.0769	9.1080
May	9.1081	9.0720	9.0956
June	9.1293	9.0632	9.0825
July	9.1451	9.0152	9.0805
August	9.1050	9.0182	9.0567
September	9.0917	8.9539	9.0277
October	9.0764	8.9093	8.9792
November	9.0380	8.8934	8.9419
December	8.9900	8.7987	8.8780