2026 ETB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1111 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1009 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1041 ZAR

2026 ETB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.1111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.1009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1111 was down 27.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1523, 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 556 ZAR

2025 Average 648 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 504 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1081

0.1018

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB to ZAR 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 0.1045, compared to 0.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0082 ZAR (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1030). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.1036).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1076) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0330 (-23.48%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1076

2025 Avg (March) 0.1406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1067	0.1011	0.1048
February	0.1049	0.1019	0.1031
March	0.1111	0.1030	0.1076
April	0.1090	0.1039	0.1059
May	0.1065	0.1011	0.1027
June	0.1054	0.1009	0.1029
July	0.1048	0.1009	0.1023
August	0.1036	0.1036	0.1036