YEARLY HIGH
0.5153 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4067 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4518 ETB

2019 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4252 to the December average rate of 0.5011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5153 was up 4.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,576 ETB
2018 Average 2,211 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,034 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.84 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5087
0.4176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.4397, compared to 0.4638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0395 ETB (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.4758). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 ETB (High: 0.4375 / Low: 0.4262).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5011) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0839 (+20.11%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5011
2018 Avg (December) 0.4172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4340 0.4067 0.4252
February 0.4375 0.4262 0.4329
March 0.4471 0.4288 0.4376
April 0.4521 0.4388 0.4460
May 0.4511 0.4395 0.4451
June 0.4605 0.4379 0.4517
July 0.4642 0.4473 0.4580
August 0.4516 0.4341 0.4428
September 0.4615 0.4365 0.4527
October 0.4658 0.4473 0.4597
November 0.4768 0.4607 0.4686
December 0.5153 0.4758 0.5011