YEARLY HIGH
15.4923 ETB
YEARLY LOW
14.5773 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0245 ETB

2023 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 15.4923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 14.5773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9150 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7192 to the December average rate of 15.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.4923 was up 5.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 14.7427, 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 77,462 ETB
2022 Average 71,275 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 72,887 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,575.15 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.4776
14.6503
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 14.8274, compared to 15.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.3285 ETB (High: 15.0429 / Low: 14.7145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0712 ETB (High: 15.1950 / Low: 15.1238).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3285
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0712

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 2023: 15.4086) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.6848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7239 (+4.93%).

2023 Avg (December) 15.4086
2022 Avg (December) 14.6848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7762 14.6358 14.7192
February 14.8124 14.5773 14.7270
March 14.8063 14.5805 14.7393
April 15.0429 14.7145 14.8612
May 15.0118 14.8624 14.9328
June 15.0561 14.9180 14.9852
July 15.1616 14.9956 15.0608
August 15.1677 15.0076 15.1151
September 15.1950 15.1238 15.1623
October 15.3583 15.1863 15.2649
November 15.4265 15.1745 15.3178
December 15.4923 15.2742 15.4086