YEARLY HIGH
3.6561 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.4288 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5431 ETB

2016 SDG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 3.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.4288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2274 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4729 to the December average rate of 3.4488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6561 was up 2.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,281 ETB
2015 Average 17,204 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 17,144 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6496
3.4306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.5261, compared to 3.5601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.2067 ETB (High: 3.6561 / Low: 3.4494). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 ETB (High: 3.6374 / Low: 3.6191).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1333 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 3.5869) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1419 (+4.12%).

2016 Avg (October) 3.5869
2015 Avg (October) 3.4450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4910 3.4372 3.4729
February 3.5073 3.4870 3.4950
March 3.5287 3.4962 3.5088
April 3.5519 3.5249 3.5347
May 3.5946 3.5358 3.5606
June 3.6013 3.5710 3.5844
July 3.6371 3.5895 3.6101
August 3.6374 3.6191 3.6298
September 3.6425 3.6167 3.6313
October 3.6561 3.4494 3.5869
November 3.5081 3.4339 3.4537
December 3.4660 3.4288 3.4488