YEARLY HIGH
3.8147 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.6606 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7078 ETB

2018 SRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.8147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.6606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1541 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6794 to the December average rate of 3.7808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8147 was up 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6940, 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 19,073 ETB
2017 Average 16,011 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 18,303 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.33 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7909
3.6693
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 3.6832, compared to 3.7324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0800 ETB (High: 3.8147 / Low: 3.7347). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 ETB (High: 3.6908 / Low: 3.6796).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0800
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.7808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1109 (+3.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.7808
2017 Avg (December) 3.6698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6987 3.6606 3.6794
February 3.6924 3.6652 3.6826
March 3.6918 3.6677 3.6822
April 3.6918 3.6636 3.6798
May 3.6908 3.6796 3.6848
June 3.6981 3.6713 3.6903
July 3.7235 3.6667 3.6971
August 3.7215 3.6867 3.7061
September 3.7490 3.6921 3.7180
October 3.7678 3.6984 3.7382
November 3.7745 3.7137 3.7540
December 3.8147 3.7347 3.7808