YEARLY HIGH
3.5140 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.9983 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1873 ETB

2018 SEK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.5140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 2.9983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5157 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4126 to the December average rate of 3.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5140 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,570 ETB
2017 Average 14,074 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 14,992 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,578.52 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4551
3.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 3.2814, compared to 3.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1898 ETB (High: 3.5140 / Low: 3.3243). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0659 ETB (High: 3.1164 / Low: 3.0505).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1898
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.4180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8740 (+34.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.4180
2017 Avg (February) 2.5440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5023 3.3267 3.4126
February 3.5140 3.3243 3.4180
March 3.3674 3.2870 3.3368
April 3.3099 3.1474 3.2474
May 3.1996 3.0697 3.1439
June 3.1994 3.0503 3.1295
July 3.1618 3.0736 3.1243
August 3.1473 2.9983 3.0472
September 3.1796 3.0208 3.0955
October 3.1280 3.0208 3.0821
November 3.1164 3.0505 3.0901
December 3.1753 3.0755 3.1199