YEARLY HIGH
3.6748 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.4472 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5613 ETB

2023 MVR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MVR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.6748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 3.4472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2275 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4865 to the December average rate of 3.6531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6748 was up 5.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.4996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,374 ETB
2022 Average 16,840 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 17,236 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.60 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6698
3.4698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 3.5181, compared to 3.6044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0856 ETB (High: 3.6602 / Low: 3.5746). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 ETB (High: 3.4959 / Low: 3.4705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0856
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.6531) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.4828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1703 (+4.89%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.6531
2022 Avg (December) 3.4828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4959 3.4705 3.4865
February 3.5209 3.4798 3.4981
March 3.5143 3.4472 3.4961
April 3.5420 3.4890 3.5275
May 3.5747 3.5241 3.5433
June 3.5834 3.5402 3.5573
July 3.5886 3.5468 3.5658
August 3.6041 3.5638 3.5832
September 3.5969 3.5657 3.5818
October 3.6301 3.5922 3.6139
November 3.6602 3.5746 3.6284
December 3.6748 3.6263 3.6531