YEARLY HIGH
0.4352 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3736 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4053 ETB

2018 INR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.3736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0616 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4313 to the December average rate of 0.3987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4352 was up 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4295, 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 108,794 ETB
2017 Average 92,119 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 93,402 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,392.43 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4366
0.3733
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 0.4189, compared to 0.3918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0220 ETB (High: 0.4032 / Low: 0.3812). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ETB (High: 0.4258 / Low: 0.4206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, 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 2018: 0.4313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+30.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4313
2017 Avg (January) 0.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4352 0.4265 0.4313
February 0.4313 0.4225 0.4267
March 0.4258 0.4206 0.4228
April 0.4241 0.4104 0.4185
May 0.4127 0.4018 0.4075
June 0.4126 0.3998 0.4066
July 0.4055 0.3971 0.4015
August 0.4058 0.3889 0.3975
September 0.3893 0.3801 0.3845
October 0.3843 0.3736 0.3786
November 0.4032 0.3812 0.3898
December 0.4069 0.3877 0.3987