2026 HTG to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2350 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.1758 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2057 ETB

2026 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 1.2350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0592 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1883 to the December average rate of 1.2213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2350 was up 3.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1921, 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 6,175 ETB

2025 Average 5,307 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 5,879 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.04 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2343

1.1806

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1991, compared to 1.2256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0296 ETB (High: 1.2277 / Low: 1.1981). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 ETB (High: 1.2226 / Low: 1.2193).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.2298) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1805 (+17.20%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.2298

2025 Avg (July) 1.0493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1960	1.1841	1.1883
February	1.1925	1.1780	1.1851
March	1.2015	1.1758	1.1892
April	1.2018	1.1896	1.1941
May	1.2277	1.1981	1.2164
June	1.2330	1.2055	1.2215
July	1.2350	1.2174	1.2298
August	1.2226	1.2193	1.2213