YEARLY HIGH
16.1471 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.8181 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8716 ETB

2021 SCR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 16.1471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.8181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3290 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8566 to the December average rate of 4.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.1471 was up 521.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,735 ETB
2020 Average 10,310 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 9,090 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,645.03 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2408
1.6399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.2885, compared to 3.4547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 12.9212 ETB (High: 16.1471 / Low: 3.2259). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0483 ETB (High: 1.8664 / Low: 1.8181).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.9212
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1210 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.0240) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8261), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1979 (+120.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.0240
2020 Avg (December) 1.8261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8664 1.8181 1.8566
February 1.9291 1.8576 1.8817
March 2.0062 1.8879 1.9131
April 3.0114 1.9904 2.5739
May 2.9499 2.5972 2.7088
June 2.9818 2.6122 2.7967
July 3.2715 2.6840 2.9857
August 3.5578 2.9318 3.2946
September 3.6184 3.2886 3.5110
October 3.6883 3.1516 3.3899
November 3.7523 3.1923 3.5228
December 16.1471 3.2259 4.0240