YEARLY HIGH
0.2907 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2655 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2764 ETB

2018 RSD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.2712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2907 was up 4.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2778, 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 1,453 ETB
2017 Average 1,121 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,328 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.70 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2888
0.2673
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 0.2816, compared to 0.2712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0132 ETB (High: 0.2886 / Low: 0.2754). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ETB (High: 0.2709 / Low: 0.2675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0923 (+47.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2870
2017 Avg (February) 0.1947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2886 0.2754 0.2824
February 0.2907 0.2829 0.2870
March 0.2892 0.2840 0.2869
April 0.2879 0.2813 0.2854
May 0.2817 0.2690 0.2753
June 0.2755 0.2697 0.2725
July 0.2750 0.2713 0.2731
August 0.2740 0.2656 0.2701
September 0.2779 0.2689 0.2731
October 0.2732 0.2655 0.2704
November 0.2709 0.2675 0.2691
December 0.2754 0.2677 0.2712