YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 ETB

2016 PYG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0040 was down 8.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 ETB
2015 Average 20 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 18 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.23 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0040
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0040).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.48%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0040
2015 Avg (October) 0.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
February 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
April 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
May 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
June 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
August 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039