YEARLY HIGH
5.4109 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.8439 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7763 ETB

2016 SRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 5.4109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 2.8439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5671 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3213 to the December average rate of 3.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4109 was down 16.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.4417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,055 ETB
2015 Average 31,073 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 14,219 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,835.34 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.6010
2.7084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 4.4952, compared to 3.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5090 ETB (High: 3.8768 / Low: 3.3678). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 ETB (High: 3.1268 / Low: 3.0993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5090
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 5.3599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.2030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8430 (-13.59%).

2016 Avg (March) 5.3599
2015 Avg (March) 6.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3597 5.3049 5.3213
February 5.3658 5.3118 5.3398
March 5.4109 5.3357 5.3599
April 4.2505 3.7733 4.0577
May 3.8768 3.3678 3.7320
June 3.3924 3.0959 3.1605
July 3.1268 3.0993 3.1089
August 3.1301 2.9950 3.0707
September 3.0785 2.8439 2.9494
October 3.2490 2.9023 3.0777
November 3.2009 3.0538 3.0958
December 3.0702 3.0071 3.0412