YEARLY HIGH
15.2589 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.4908 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7927 ETB

2024 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.2589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 6.4908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7681 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7007 to the December average rate of 15.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 125.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 15.2589 was up 127.91% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.6953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,295 ETB
2023 Average 32,796 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 32,454 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,840.60 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

15.9553
5.8571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 6.7274, compared to 12.8579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 4.1172 ETB (High: 13.4157 / Low: 9.2985). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 ETB (High: 6.7813 / Low: 6.7182).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.1172
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 15.1138) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.6402), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4736 (+127.61%).

2024 Avg (December) 15.1138
2023 Avg (December) 6.6402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7737 6.6227 6.7007
February 6.7800 6.6603 6.6986
March 6.7584 6.4908 6.7015
April 6.7883 6.6655 6.7113
May 6.7813 6.7182 6.7565
June 6.8439 6.7431 6.7958
July 8.9364 6.7734 6.8942
August 13.4157 9.2985 12.1385
September 14.4357 13.0309 13.8467
October 14.7136 14.2190 14.4901
November 15.0713 14.4170 14.6644
December 15.2589 14.8097 15.1138