YEARLY HIGH
10.1144 ETB
YEARLY LOW
9.5079 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8347 ETB

2014 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 9.5079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6065 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5828 to the December average rate of 10.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.1144 was up 5.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.6195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,572 ETB
2013 Average 46,784 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 47,540 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,032.38 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.1387
9.5323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 9.6883, compared to 9.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.1600 ETB (High: 9.6679 / Low: 9.5079). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 ETB (High: 9.8048 / Low: 9.7770).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1600
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 2014: 10.0882) against the same month in 2013 (average: 9.5508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5374 (+5.63%).

2014 Avg (December) 10.0882
2013 Avg (December) 9.5508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6253 9.5341 9.5828
February 9.6679 9.5079 9.6221
March 9.6885 9.5873 9.6476
April 9.7771 9.6885 9.7264
May 9.7847 9.7080 9.7580
June 9.8048 9.7770 9.7929
July 9.8892 9.8006 9.8632
August 9.9620 9.8851 9.9146
September 10.0325 9.9311 9.9689
October 10.0522 9.9223 10.0091
November 10.0727 9.9993 10.0421
December 10.1144 10.0598 10.0882