YEARLY HIGH
0.7136 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.5852 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6459 ETB

2020 SDG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1284 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7076 to the December average rate of 0.7003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7136 was up 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7081, 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 3,568 ETB
2019 Average 3,185 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,926 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.25 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7194
0.5784
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 0.6247, compared to 0.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0644 ETB (High: 0.6558 / Low: 0.5914). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 ETB (High: 0.6381 / Low: 0.6292).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0644
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7076) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1115 (+18.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7076
2019 Avg (January) 0.5962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7136 0.6558 0.7076
February 0.6558 0.5914 0.6200
March 0.5976 0.5852 0.5902
April 0.6049 0.5881 0.5977
May 0.6184 0.6002 0.6101
June 0.6336 0.6151 0.6222
July 0.6381 0.6292 0.6361
August 0.6537 0.6327 0.6464
September 0.6660 0.6513 0.6624
October 0.6891 0.6647 0.6731
November 0.6909 0.6697 0.6847
December 0.7125 0.6911 0.7003