YEARLY HIGH
1.7884 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.8296 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1884 ETB

2024 GMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.7884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9588 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8385 to the December average rate of 1.7635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 110.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7884 was up 93.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.9241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,942 ETB
2023 Average 4,400 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 4,148 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,793.82 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8564
0.7423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.8407, compared to 1.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.4488 ETB (High: 1.5880 / Low: 1.1391). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 ETB (High: 0.8383 / Low: 0.8296).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4488
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.7376) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.8475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8901 (+105.02%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.7376
2023 Avg (October) 0.8475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8419 0.8317 0.8385
February 0.8473 0.8324 0.8376
March 0.8383 0.8296 0.8351
April 0.8471 0.8334 0.8381
May 0.8497 0.8408 0.8459
June 0.8527 0.8422 0.8486
July 1.0853 0.8450 0.8586
August 1.5880 1.1391 1.4735
September 1.7497 1.5640 1.6604
October 1.7884 1.6929 1.7376
November 1.7811 1.6807 1.7232
December 1.7817 1.7245 1.7635