YEARLY HIGH
0.4916 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4287 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4401 ETB

2013 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.4287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4342 to the December average rate of 0.4717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4916 was up 13.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,458 ETB
2012 Average 2,131 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,143 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.63 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4756
0.4285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.4357, compared to 0.4445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0539 ETB (High: 0.4916 / Low: 0.4377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 ETB (High: 0.4374 / Low: 0.4345).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4717) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+9.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4717
2012 Avg (December) 0.4326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4349 0.4321 0.4342
February 0.4339 0.4305 0.4324
March 0.4358 0.4287 0.4340
April 0.4374 0.4345 0.4362
May 0.4401 0.4364 0.4382
June 0.4435 0.4313 0.4389
July 0.4401 0.4304 0.4330
August 0.4358 0.4312 0.4335
September 0.4400 0.4333 0.4361
October 0.4468 0.4362 0.4402
November 0.4830 0.4374 0.4526
December 0.4916 0.4377 0.4717