YEARLY HIGH
0.6037 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3071 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3907 ETB

2020 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.6037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.3071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2965 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3264 to the December average rate of 0.5538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6037 was up 64.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3667, 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 3,018 ETB
2019 Average 1,624 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,536 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,482.69 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6173
0.2902
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 0.3300, compared to 0.4514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0575 ETB (High: 0.6037 / Low: 0.5462). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 ETB (High: 0.3222 / Low: 0.3151).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.5865) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2789 (+90.70%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.5865
2019 Avg (October) 0.3076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3372 0.3224 0.3264
February 0.3661 0.3178 0.3292
March 0.3661 0.3424 0.3461
April 0.3517 0.3360 0.3428
May 0.3211 0.3071 0.3174
June 0.3227 0.3094 0.3183
July 0.3222 0.3151 0.3192
August 0.3227 0.3151 0.3194
September 0.3501 0.3185 0.3392
October 0.6037 0.5462 0.5865
November 0.6005 0.5766 0.5900
December 0.5827 0.5367 0.5538