YEARLY HIGH
27.9493 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.8802 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5183 ETB

2021 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 27.9493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 4.8802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0692 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9242 to the December average rate of 6.7187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 27.9493 was up 468.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,747 ETB
2020 Average 21,246 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 24,401 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,345.86 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.8982
4.7447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 5.1637, compared to 5.8729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 22.0214 ETB (High: 27.9493 / Low: 5.9280). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 ETB (High: 5.5059 / Low: 5.4348).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.0214
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.7187) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.8131), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9057 (+39.59%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.7187
2020 Avg (December) 4.8131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9615 4.8802 4.9242
February 5.0544 4.9107 4.9771
March 5.1964 4.9384 5.0764
April 5.2776 5.1269 5.2152
May 5.4628 5.2573 5.3502
June 5.4750 5.4026 5.4394
July 5.5059 5.4348 5.4806
August 5.6642 5.4812 5.6036
September 5.7776 5.6457 5.7166
October 5.8926 5.7311 5.8096
November 5.9780 5.8590 5.9081
December 27.9493 5.9280 6.7187