YEARLY HIGH
0.3355 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3098 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3251 ETB

2016 INR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.3355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3158 to the December average rate of 0.3303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3355 was up 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 83,885 ETB
2015 Average 80,666 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 77,448 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,436.13 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3347
0.3103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.3200, compared to 0.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0108 ETB (High: 0.3355 / Low: 0.3247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 ETB (High: 0.3306 / Low: 0.3288).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3299
2015 Avg (November) 0.3185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3205 0.3120 0.3158
February 0.3149 0.3098 0.3123
March 0.3245 0.3153 0.3196
April 0.3260 0.3231 0.3243
May 0.3265 0.3223 0.3239
June 0.3268 0.3197 0.3242
July 0.3300 0.3245 0.3269
August 0.3306 0.3288 0.3296
September 0.3332 0.3288 0.3311
October 0.3337 0.3313 0.3327
November 0.3355 0.3247 0.3299
December 0.3338 0.3261 0.3303