YEARLY HIGH
8.9501 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.4044 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3799 ETB

2014 BRL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 8.9501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 7.4044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5457 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0587 to the December average rate of 7.6284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.9501 was down 6.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.5347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 223,753 ETB
2013 Average 217,442 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 185,111 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,641.40 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.9950
7.5042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 8.4509, compared to 8.3089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.7840 ETB (High: 8.9501 / Low: 8.1661). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1092 ETB (High: 8.8437 / Low: 8.7345).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7840
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3714 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 8.5452) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.3159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2293 (+2.76%).

2014 Avg (September) 8.5452
2013 Avg (September) 8.3159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1905 7.8829 8.0587
February 8.2886 7.8992 8.0785
March 8.5656 8.1639 8.2963
April 8.8393 8.5287 8.7130
May 8.8437 8.7345 8.7870
June 8.9220 8.5932 8.7720
July 8.9141 8.7557 8.8708
August 8.8956 8.6406 8.7499
September 8.9501 8.1661 8.5452
October 8.3660 7.9853 8.1738
November 8.1216 7.6948 7.8854
December 7.8718 7.4044 7.6284