YEARLY HIGH
23.3208 ETB
YEARLY LOW
13.2432 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2187 ETB

2026 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 23.3208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 13.2432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0776 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4984 to the December average rate of 13.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.3208 was up 3.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.6130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,604 ETB
2025 Average 100,489 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 66,216 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,387.90 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.0666
12.4361
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 22.7181, compared to 16.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 9.6451 ETB (High: 23.3143 / Low: 13.6692). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2448 ETB (High: 22.7670 / Low: 22.5222).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.6451
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.6307 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 23.0974) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.6219), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4755 (+17.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 23.0974
2025 Avg (June) 19.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.6512 22.3812 22.4984
February 22.6212 22.3440 22.4717
March 22.8077 22.2901 22.5443
April 22.7670 22.5222 22.6423
May 23.2663 22.7127 23.0544
June 23.3208 22.8088 23.0974
July 23.3143 13.6692 20.0360
August 13.5042 13.2432 13.4053