YEARLY HIGH
0.2030 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1867 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1964 ETB

2016 RSD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1883 to the December average rate of 0.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2030 was up 0.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,015 ETB
2015 Average 951 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 934 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2025
0.1870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1953, compared to 0.1975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0109 ETB (High: 0.1990 / Low: 0.1881). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.2022 / Low: 0.2003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+4.10%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2007
2015 Avg (August) 0.1928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1899 0.1867 0.1883
February 0.1961 0.1887 0.1928
March 0.1990 0.1881 0.1934
April 0.2019 0.1971 0.1991
May 0.2023 0.1968 0.1994
June 0.2012 0.1944 0.1987
July 0.1995 0.1960 0.1971
August 0.2030 0.1983 0.2007
September 0.2022 0.2003 0.2012
October 0.2026 0.1957 0.1991
November 0.2019 0.1912 0.1958
December 0.1950 0.1869 0.1914