YEARLY HIGH
0.0417 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0206 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 ETB

2020 LBP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0212 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0417 was up 97.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 208 ETB
2019 Average 97 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 103 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.29 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0260
0.0207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0187 ETB (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0209).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0238) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+24.36%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0238
2019 Avg (July) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0208 0.0212
February 0.0215 0.0209 0.0212
March 0.0358 0.0213 0.0220
April 0.0221 0.0215 0.0218
May 0.0226 0.0219 0.0223
June 0.0231 0.0206 0.0227
July 0.0417 0.0230 0.0238
August 0.0239 0.0231 0.0236
September 0.0243 0.0238 0.0242
October 0.0251 0.0243 0.0246
November 0.0253 0.0245 0.0250
December 0.0260 0.0252 0.0256