YEARLY HIGH
25.0113 ETB
YEARLY LOW
22.8017 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1680 ETB

2016 EUR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 25.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 22.8017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2097 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0853 to the December average rate of 23.5934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.0113 was up 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.4417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 125,057 ETB
2015 Average 114,797 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 114,008 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,048.28 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.9495
22.9158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to ETB 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 24.0087, compared to 24.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.2986 ETB (High: 24.8748 / Low: 23.5761). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2843 ETB (High: 24.9116 / Low: 24.6273).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2986
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4835 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 24.7189) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.1924), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5265 (+6.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 24.7189
2015 Avg (August) 23.1924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.2620 22.8017 23.0853
February 24.0687 23.2012 23.6757
March 24.4682 23.2293 23.8307
April 24.7536 24.1976 24.4459
May 24.8628 24.2365 24.4905
June 24.8204 24.0508 24.5242
July 24.6350 24.1428 24.2995
August 25.0113 24.4226 24.7189
September 24.9116 24.6273 24.7801
October 24.9267 24.0983 24.4944
November 24.8748 23.5761 24.0769
December 24.0334 23.1113 23.5934