YEARLY HIGH
14.5601 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.7133 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9297 ETB

2020 XCD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 14.5601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 11.7133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8467 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8624 to the December average rate of 14.3217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.5601 was up 23.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.8262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,800 ETB
2019 Average 54,046 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 58,567 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,233.64 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.5676
11.6165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 12.2086, compared to 13.6509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.4938 ETB (High: 14.0951 / Low: 13.6013). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 ETB (High: 11.9221 / Low: 11.8232).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4938
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.3217) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.6501), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6716 (+22.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.3217
2019 Avg (December) 11.6501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9221 11.8232 11.8624
February 12.0117 11.7133 11.8768
March 12.2222 11.9661 12.0657
April 12.3665 12.0342 12.2296
May 12.6592 12.2876 12.4874
June 12.9701 12.5859 12.7294
July 13.0622 12.8804 13.0190
August 13.3758 12.9467 13.2278
September 13.6336 13.3328 13.5562
October 14.0951 13.6013 13.7680
November 14.1440 13.7031 14.0124
December 14.5601 14.1408 14.3217