YEARLY HIGH
0.2825 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2704 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2764 ETB

2026 SOS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.2825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2726 to the December average rate of 0.2800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2825 was up 3.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,412 ETB
2025 Average 1,216 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,352 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.10 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2824
0.2712
JanuMarcMayJuly

SOS 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 0.2750, compared to 0.2808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 ETB (High: 0.2813 / Low: 0.2749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.2806 / Low: 0.2797).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2815) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+16.83%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2815
2025 Avg (July) 0.2409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2751 0.2715 0.2726
February 0.2740 0.2707 0.2722
March 0.2758 0.2704 0.2730
April 0.2753 0.2729 0.2738
May 0.2813 0.2749 0.2788
June 0.2820 0.2758 0.2795
July 0.2825 0.2789 0.2815
August 0.2806 0.2797 0.2800