YEARLY HIGH
23.6969 ETB
YEARLY LOW
20.6105 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4137 ETB

2019 SGD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 23.6969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 20.6105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0864 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9116 to the December average rate of 23.2114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.6969 was up 12.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.0792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,484 ETB
2018 Average 102,557 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 103,053 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,431.85 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.4414
20.6816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 21.0983, compared to 21.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.3357 ETB (High: 23.6969 / Low: 22.3612). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2916 ETB (High: 21.1869 / Low: 20.8952).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3357
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 23.2114) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.5663), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6451 (+12.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 23.2114
2018 Avg (December) 20.5663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0936 20.6105 20.9116
February 21.1719 20.8691 21.0340
March 21.1869 20.8952 21.0782
April 21.3689 20.9907 21.2339
May 21.3173 20.8394 21.0758
June 21.5109 20.9033 21.2561
July 21.5110 20.9680 21.2745
August 21.2793 20.6922 21.0576
September 21.4280 20.9458 21.2940
October 21.8528 21.0750 21.5671
November 22.3770 21.6319 21.9703
December 23.6969 22.3612 23.2114