2026 XAU to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 XAU to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the XAU to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 733728.8534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 154.0838.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 733574.7696 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5907 to the December average rate of 658920.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 423395.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 733728.8534 was up 470231.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
XAU 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 249888.2151, compared to 657262.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 407373.9300 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 733573.0526 ETB (High: 733728.8534 / Low: 155.8008). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9811 ETB (High: 156.5499 / Low: 154.5689).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 44535.2312 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 103714.9824) against the same month in 2025 (average: 131.9516), the exchange rate shifted by +103583.0309 (+78500.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 156.5499 | 154.5689 | 155.5907 |
| February | 156.5856 | 154.4911 | 155.2578 |
| March | 157.4413 | 154.0838 | 155.8450 |
| April | 733728.8534 | 155.8008 | 103714.9824 |
| May | 727270.0412 | 710612.2525 | 719841.4230 |
| June | 722374.1035 | 638255.8377 | 675306.1919 |
| July | 670143.6173 | 642924.0193 | 655604.2763 |
| August | 687011.0134 | 644893.7993 | 658920.0139 |