YEARLY HIGH
7.3189 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.7121 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0768 ETB

2016 LTL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 7.3189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 6.7121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6068 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8304 to the December average rate of 6.8351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.3189 was up 3.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.0854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,595 ETB
2015 Average 34,223 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 33,561 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,034.21 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.3114
6.7867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 7.0360, compared to 7.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4124 ETB (High: 7.2540 / Low: 6.8416). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 ETB (High: 7.1814 / Low: 7.1412).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2126 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 7.2676) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3833 (+5.57%).

2016 Avg (September) 7.2676
2015 Avg (September) 6.8843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8903 6.7839 6.8304
February 7.0336 6.8419 6.9486
March 7.1117 6.8595 6.9801
April 7.1716 7.1037 7.1284
May 7.1814 7.1412 7.1613
June 7.2277 7.0771 7.1674
July 7.1780 7.0948 7.1178
August 7.3008 7.1420 7.2249
September 7.3189 7.2246 7.2676
October 7.3098 7.1156 7.2127
November 7.2540 6.8416 7.0476
December 6.9585 6.7121 6.8351