YEARLY HIGH
1.5777 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2292 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2689 ETB

2021 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.5777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.2292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3485 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2343 to the December average rate of 0.3809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5777 was up 546.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,889 ETB
2020 Average 919 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,146 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,742.71 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3960
0.2158
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LRD 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 0.2403, compared to 0.2975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.2409 ETB (High: 1.5777 / Low: 0.3368). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 ETB (High: 0.2331 / Low: 0.2292).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2409
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3809) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1409 (+58.72%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3809
2020 Avg (December) 0.2400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2408 0.2309 0.2343
February 0.2331 0.2292 0.2308
March 0.2382 0.2314 0.2333
April 0.2443 0.2370 0.2412
May 0.2536 0.2435 0.2482
June 0.2559 0.2515 0.2538
July 0.2586 0.2544 0.2568
August 0.2657 0.2573 0.2628
September 0.2713 0.2648 0.2686
October 0.3124 0.2702 0.2877
November 0.3379 0.3155 0.3282
December 1.5777 0.3368 0.3809