YEARLY HIGH
6.3764 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.1053 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7298 YER

2021 ETB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 6.3764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.1053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2711 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3524 to the December average rate of 5.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3764 was down 19.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.9085, 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 31,882 YER
2020 Average 35,954 YER
Yearly Trough Low 5,527 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,355.50 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.4860
4.8833
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 6.0752, compared to 5.3845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 4.1251 YER (High: 5.2304 / Low: 1.1053). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 YER (High: 6.3764 / Low: 6.3266).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.1251
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

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 0.2504 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.3524) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.8087), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4563 (-18.65%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.3524
2020 Avg (January) 7.8087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3764 6.3266 6.3524
February 6.3563 6.2072 6.2855
March 6.2393 6.0579 6.1838
April 6.1050 5.9574 6.0132
May 5.9798 5.7433 5.8667
June 5.8005 5.7037 5.7494
July 5.7338 5.6352 5.6788
August 5.6625 5.4947 5.5475
September 5.5118 5.3924 5.4454
October 5.4167 5.2873 5.3509
November 5.2984 5.1950 5.2673
December 5.2304 1.1053 5.0168