2026 GMD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2159 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.0964 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1522 ETB

2026 GMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 2.2159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 2.0964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1196 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1174 to the December average rate of 2.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2159 was up 3.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1399, 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 11,080 ETB

2025 Average 9,620 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 10,482 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 597.77 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1967

2.1102

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.1443, compared to 2.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1443

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0642 ETB (High: 2.2159 / Low: 2.1518). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 ETB (High: 2.1672 / Low: 2.1605).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.1895) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2872 (+15.09%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.1895

2025 Avg (June) 1.9023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1445	2.0987	2.1174
February	2.1550	2.0997	2.1194
March	2.1458	2.0964	2.1229
April	2.1560	2.1054	2.1292
May	2.2022	2.1503	2.1875
June	2.2159	2.1518	2.1895
July	2.2157	2.1622	2.1871
August	2.1672	2.1605	2.1648