YEARLY HIGH
2.1411 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.8667 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0446 ETB

2015 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.8667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2744 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1124 to the December average rate of 1.9140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1411 was down 4.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,706 ETB
2014 Average 10,960 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 9,333 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1341
1.8939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 2.0882, compared to 2.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1018 ETB (High: 2.1137 / Low: 2.0119). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 ETB (High: 2.1266 / Low: 2.0975).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1018
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

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 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 2.1141) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1423), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0282 (-1.32%).

2015 Avg (February) 2.1141
2014 Avg (February) 2.1423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1266 2.0975 2.1124
February 2.1411 2.0895 2.1141
March 2.1137 2.0119 2.0568
April 2.1046 2.0447 2.0687
May 2.1235 2.0733 2.0981
June 2.1007 2.0443 2.0789
July 2.0897 2.0497 2.0696
August 2.0581 2.0165 2.0443
September 2.0352 1.9712 1.9996
October 2.0562 1.9809 2.0173
November 1.9979 1.9373 1.9621
December 1.9634 1.8667 1.9140