YEARLY HIGH
0.3667 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3028 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3249 ETB

2019 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.3028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0640 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3632 to the December average rate of 0.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3667 was down 14.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4306, 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 1,834 ETB
2018 Average 2,052 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,514 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.75 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3688
0.3013
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 0.3390, compared to 0.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0232 ETB (High: 0.3654 / Low: 0.3421). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 ETB (High: 0.3102 / Low: 0.3053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3632) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0625 (-14.68%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3632
2018 Avg (January) 0.4256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3667 0.3581 0.3632
February 0.3654 0.3421 0.3497
March 0.3453 0.3383 0.3425
April 0.3436 0.3354 0.3394
May 0.3365 0.3167 0.3273
June 0.3200 0.3064 0.3120
July 0.3105 0.3040 0.3079
August 0.3097 0.3042 0.3069
September 0.3102 0.3053 0.3075
October 0.3102 0.3046 0.3076
November 0.3151 0.3028 0.3075
December 0.3361 0.3130 0.3270