YEARLY HIGH
34.4798 ETB
YEARLY LOW
31.3326 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6833 ETB

2018 EUR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 34.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 31.3326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1472 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4935 to the December average rate of 32.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.4798 was up 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.8468, 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 172,399 ETB
2017 Average 135,750 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 156,663 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,736.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.1693
31.6098
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 33.3030, compared to 32.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.5689 ETB (High: 34.2562 / Low: 32.6874). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4247 ETB (High: 32.4752 / Low: 32.0505).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5689
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4247

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 33.9560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8310 (+40.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 33.9560
2017 Avg (February) 24.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2562 32.6874 33.4935
February 34.4798 33.5863 33.9560
March 34.3197 33.6448 33.9189
April 34.0060 33.2462 33.7332
May 33.0514 31.7728 32.5328
June 32.5138 31.8611 32.1835
July 32.4752 32.0505 32.2417
August 32.3695 31.3357 31.8984
September 32.8785 31.8340 32.3075
October 32.3291 31.4389 32.0301
November 32.0492 31.3326 31.8231
December 32.5497 31.6854 32.0807