YEARLY HIGH
229.3150 ETB
YEARLY LOW
214.9339 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.6830 ETB

2026 XDR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 229.3150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 214.9339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3811 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.7011 to the December average rate of 225.6334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 229.3150 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 225.1799, 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 1,146,575 ETB
2025 Average 966,073 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,074,670 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,905.27 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

228.2873
220.4183
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 224.4524, compared to 225.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.4524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 14.3811 ETB (High: 229.3150 / Low: 214.9339). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3822 ETB (High: 225.7687 / Low: 225.3865).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.3811
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.0970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 225.0688) against the same month in 2025 (average: 190.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +34.3588 (+18.02%).

2026 Avg (June) 225.0688
2025 Avg (June) 190.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 228.4902 221.4568 223.7011
February 227.5368 223.3570 225.1710
March 225.8331 217.7183 221.0741
April 226.9977 219.8496 224.0677
May 229.1524 225.6588 227.6316
June 229.3150 214.9339 225.0688
July 226.5190 223.3590 225.1160
August 225.7687 225.3865 225.6334