2016 HTG to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3740 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.3324 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3468 ETB

2016 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3663 to the December average rate of 0.3364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3740 was down 14.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4372, 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 1,870 ETB

2015 Average 2,045 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,662 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.20 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3693

0.3335

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 0.3513, compared to 0.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 ETB (High: 0.3740 / Low: 0.3585). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 ETB (High: 0.3479 / Low: 0.3451).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4349), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0686 (-15.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3663

2015 Avg (January) 0.4349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3740	0.3585	0.3663
February	0.3584	0.3474	0.3533
March	0.3480	0.3442	0.3457
April	0.3479	0.3451	0.3469
May	0.3507	0.3461	0.3480
June	0.3493	0.3461	0.3476
July	0.3483	0.3447	0.3470
August	0.3477	0.3404	0.3443
September	0.3430	0.3383	0.3404
October	0.3437	0.3398	0.3419
November	0.3485	0.3389	0.3441
December	0.3429	0.3324	0.3364