YEARLY HIGH
56.7523 ETB
YEARLY LOW
43.4548 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.7227 ETB

2020 XDR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 56.7523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 43.4548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2976 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.2407 to the December average rate of 55.6778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 56.7523 was up 28.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.2455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 283,762 ETB
2019 Average 202,123 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 217,274 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,487.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

56.8503
42.7805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 45.2510, compared to 52.1945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.1945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.1267 ETB (High: 56.7523 / Low: 54.6257). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5105 ETB (High: 44.4640 / Low: 43.9535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.1267
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2877 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 55.6778) against the same month in 2019 (average: 43.4194), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2584 (+28.23%).

2020 Avg (December) 55.6778
2019 Avg (December) 43.4194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.4640 43.9535 44.2407
February 44.3788 43.4548 43.9530
March 45.4473 43.9884 44.7393
April 45.6064 44.3435 45.0743
May 46.8389 45.2535 46.0366
June 48.2904 46.8883 47.4621
July 49.6945 47.8952 48.8882
August 51.1766 49.3268 50.4661
September 52.1117 50.9854 51.7423
October 53.8342 51.8141 52.5672
November 54.4781 52.5831 53.8251
December 56.7523 54.6257 55.6778