2026 ZAR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9151 ETB

YEARLY LOW

8.9981 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6096 ETB

2026 ZAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 9.9151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 8.9981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9170 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5484 to the December average rate of 9.6532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.9151 was up 5.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.3731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 495,756 ETB

2025 Average 389,767 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 449,904 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,852.01 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.8200

9.2489

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 9.5752, compared to 9.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7130 ETB (High: 9.7111 / Low: 8.9981). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 ETB (High: 9.6656 / Low: 9.6384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7130

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

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 0.4015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 9.7190) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.5979), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1211 (+27.92%).

2026 Avg (June) 9.7190

2025 Avg (June) 7.5979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8875	9.3751	9.5484
February	9.8136	9.5314	9.6980
March	9.7111	8.9981	9.2965
April	9.6223	9.1743	9.4489
May	9.8899	9.3933	9.7404
June	9.9151	9.4918	9.7190
July	9.9123	9.5425	9.7724
August	9.6656	9.6384	9.6532