YEARLY HIGH
1.5487 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.4660 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5109 YER

2026 ETB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.5487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 1.4660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0827 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5322 to the December average rate of 1.4939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5487 was down 22.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9895, 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 7,743 YER
2025 Average 8,785 YER
Yearly Trough Low 7,330 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.29 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5413
1.4723
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5192, compared to 1.4860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0346 YER (High: 1.5140 / Low: 1.4794). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 YER (High: 1.4964 / Low: 1.4905).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.5309) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3640 (-19.21%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.5309
2025 Avg (March) 1.8949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5416 1.5224 1.5322
February 1.5438 1.5220 1.5356
March 1.5487 1.5149 1.5309
April 1.5318 1.5136 1.5242
May 1.5201 1.4868 1.4983
June 1.5140 1.4794 1.4940
July 1.4915 1.4660 1.4781
August 1.4964 1.4905 1.4939