YEARLY HIGH
4.1677 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.3015 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8364 ETB

2022 SCR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 4.1677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.3015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8662 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6067 to the December average rate of 4.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.1677 was down 74.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.1471, 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 20,839 ETB
2021 Average 14,386 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 16,508 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,330.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.0526
3.5037
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 3.7117, compared to 3.9610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.5074 ETB (High: 3.8090 / Low: 3.3015). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 ETB (High: 3.5766 / Low: 3.5282).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 3.9700) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.5228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4472 (+12.69%).

2022 Avg (November) 3.9700
2021 Avg (November) 3.5228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8090 3.3015 3.6067
February 3.8852 3.4497 3.6920
March 3.5766 3.5282 3.5495
April 3.9666 3.5356 3.6171
May 4.0625 3.6388 3.9241
June 4.0660 3.6007 3.8809
July 4.1102 3.6684 3.9449
August 4.1001 3.8036 3.9598
September 4.1424 3.6608 3.9281
October 4.0746 3.8187 3.9566
November 4.1677 3.8518 3.9700
December 4.1473 3.7852 4.0068