YEARLY HIGH
43.0206 ETB
YEARLY LOW
41.0380 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0656 ETB

2026 SAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 43.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 41.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9826 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.4895 to the December average rate of 42.6016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 43.0206 was up 3.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 41.5762, 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 215,103 ETB
2025 Average 185,191 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 205,190 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,913.01 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.9728
41.2570
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 41.8489, compared to 42.7157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.0374 ETB (High: 43.0206 / Low: 41.9833). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1377 ETB (High: 42.6883 / Low: 42.5507).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0374
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2282 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 42.5777) against the same month in 2025 (average: 36.1648), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4129 (+17.73%).

2026 Avg (June) 42.5777
2025 Avg (June) 36.1648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7345 41.2438 41.4895
February 41.6584 41.1850 41.4000
March 42.0566 41.0380 41.5260
April 41.9646 41.4964 41.6968
May 42.7861 41.8602 42.4033
June 43.0206 41.9833 42.5777
July 43.0059 42.4563 42.8298
August 42.6883 42.5507 42.6016