YEARLY HIGH
13.8294 ETB
YEARLY LOW
12.7967 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2926 ETB

2018 FJD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 13.8294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 12.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0327 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5865 to the December average rate of 13.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8294 was up 3.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,147 ETB
2017 Average 58,210 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 63,983 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,163.73 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6884
12.9359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 13.4527, compared to 13.1326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4582 ETB (High: 13.8294 / Low: 13.3712). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1845 ETB (High: 13.3415 / Low: 13.1570).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4582
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.5865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8364), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7501 (+25.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.5865
2017 Avg (January) 10.8364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8294 13.3712 13.5865
February 13.8294 13.5341 13.6257
March 13.7085 13.4181 13.5454
April 13.6666 13.2694 13.4662
May 13.3415 13.1570 13.2333
June 13.4078 13.1025 13.2589
July 13.2791 13.0758 13.1434
August 13.2498 12.9365 13.0971
September 13.1917 12.8762 13.0510
October 13.1165 12.7967 12.9986
November 13.3480 12.9472 13.2225
December 13.4701 13.0770 13.2828