YEARLY HIGH
9.4651 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.9263 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0124 ETB

2024 SCR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 9.4651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 3.9263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5388 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2169 to the December average rate of 8.9776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 112.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.4651 was up 116.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.3721, 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 47,325 ETB
2023 Average 20,381 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 19,631 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,694.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.4589
3.6827
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 4.1914, compared to 7.8334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 3.4459 ETB (High: 8.7929 / Low: 5.3471). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1407 ETB (High: 4.2746 / Low: 4.1339).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4459
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 8.9776) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.1813), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7963 (+114.71%).

2024 Avg (December) 8.9776
2023 Avg (December) 4.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3185 4.0620 4.2169
February 4.2948 4.0811 4.2077
March 4.2621 3.9870 4.1744
April 4.2506 3.9522 4.1874
May 4.2746 4.1339 4.1981
June 4.2325 3.9263 4.1641
July 5.5377 4.0619 4.2234
August 8.7929 5.3471 7.5056
September 9.3366 8.1116 8.5890
October 9.2211 7.9859 8.7854
November 9.3292 8.4953 8.9196
December 9.4651 8.3818 8.9776