2010 TOP to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 TOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the TOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 6.9311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 5.4966.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4345 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6654 to the December average rate of 6.7807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
TOP to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7025, compared to 6.3688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6663 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.8524 ETB (High: 6.5901 / Low: 5.7377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 ETB (High: 5.8713 / Low: 5.7708).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1701 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 6.7807.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7462 | 5.5783 | 5.6654 |
| February | 5.7059 | 5.5166 | 5.6132 |
| March | 5.9828 | 5.7366 | 5.8021 |
| April | 5.8713 | 5.7708 | 5.8156 |
| May | 5.8458 | 5.4966 | 5.6455 |
| June | 5.8340 | 5.6358 | 5.6734 |
| July | 5.8186 | 5.6761 | 5.7367 |
| August | 5.9662 | 5.7417 | 5.8022 |
| September | 6.5901 | 5.7377 | 6.4454 |
| October | 6.7180 | 6.5859 | 6.6522 |
| November | 6.8635 | 6.5820 | 6.7957 |
| December | 6.9311 | 6.7267 | 6.7807 |