YEARLY HIGH
4.9318 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.5929 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0255 ETB

2020 SRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 4.9318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 2.5929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3389 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2986 to the December average rate of 2.7346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9318 was up 15.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2854, 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 24,659 ETB
2019 Average 19,585 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 12,965 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,694.31 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0098
2.4124
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 4.4240, compared to 3.6271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 2.3389 ETB (High: 4.9318 / Low: 2.5929). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 ETB (High: 4.3202 / Low: 4.2844).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.3389
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5835 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 4.2124) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2728 (+6.93%).

2020 Avg (September) 4.2124
2019 Avg (September) 3.9396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3202 4.2844 4.2986
February 4.3527 4.2446 4.3038
March 4.4290 4.3361 4.3722
April 4.4812 4.3608 4.4316
May 4.5873 4.4526 4.5251
June 4.7000 4.5607 4.6128
July 4.7333 4.6675 4.7177
August 4.8470 4.6915 4.7934
September 4.9318 2.5929 4.2124
October 2.6913 2.5970 2.6289
November 2.7006 2.6165 2.6755
December 2.7801 2.7000 2.7346