YEARLY HIGH
14.7427 ETB
YEARLY LOW
13.4990 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2529 ETB

2022 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 14.7427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.4990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2437 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6203 to the December average rate of 14.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 14.7427 was down 76.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 62.1815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,714 ETB
2021 Average 60,804 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 67,495 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,218.45 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

14.7912
13.5139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 14.0134, compared to 14.4923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.3596 ETB (High: 14.6639 / Low: 14.3043). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1067 ETB (High: 14.2237 / Low: 14.1170).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3596
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 14.6848) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.9278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2431 (-1.63%).

2022 Avg (December) 14.6848
2021 Avg (December) 14.9278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6875 13.4990 13.6203
February 14.0297 13.7031 13.8673
March 14.1506 13.9687 14.0472
April 14.2292 14.0099 14.1140
May 14.2237 14.1170 14.1785
June 14.3231 14.1719 14.2533
July 14.4446 14.2055 14.2964
August 14.5360 14.3367 14.4232
September 14.6011 14.3286 14.4600
October 14.6639 14.3043 14.4987
November 14.6780 14.5290 14.5906
December 14.7427 14.5629 14.6848