YEARLY HIGH
10.6018 ETB
YEARLY LOW
10.0999 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3423 ETB

2015 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.6018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 10.0999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5019 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1242 to the December average rate of 10.5553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.6018 was up 4.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.1144, 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 53,009 ETB
2014 Average 49,179 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 50,500 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,509.40 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.5984
10.0811
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 10.2175, compared to 10.4672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1406 ETB (High: 10.5754 / Low: 10.4348). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 ETB (High: 10.5480 / Low: 10.5011).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1406
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

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 2015: 10.5553) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.0882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4671 (+4.63%).

2015 Avg (December) 10.5553
2014 Avg (December) 10.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1747 10.0999 10.1242
February 10.1985 10.1157 10.1584
March 10.2204 10.1473 10.1948
April 10.2618 10.1706 10.2267
May 10.3061 10.2455 10.2759
June 10.3752 10.2856 10.3248
July 10.4230 10.3533 10.3717
August 10.4358 10.3760 10.4099
September 10.4765 10.4241 10.4476
October 10.5754 10.4348 10.4885
November 10.5480 10.5011 10.5300
December 10.6018 10.4652 10.5553