YEARLY HIGH
5.1320 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.8502 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9893 ETB

2013 SAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.8502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2818 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8780 to the December average rate of 5.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.1320 was up 5.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.8776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,660 ETB
2012 Average 23,690 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 24,251 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,408.95 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.1148
4.8565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 4.9335, compared to 5.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0846 ETB (High: 4.9505 / Low: 4.8659). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 ETB (High: 5.0874 / Low: 5.0607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 2013: 5.0933) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2314 (+4.76%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.0933
2012 Avg (December) 4.8619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8950 4.8502 4.8780
February 4.9452 4.8911 4.9058
March 4.9505 4.8659 4.9201
April 4.9671 4.9130 4.9422
May 4.9886 4.9525 4.9683
June 5.0172 4.9558 4.9863
July 5.0189 4.9626 5.0021
August 5.0331 4.9855 5.0179
September 5.0481 5.0026 5.0332
October 5.0752 5.0153 5.0519
November 5.0874 5.0607 5.0728
December 5.1320 5.0798 5.0933