YEARLY HIGH
0.0990 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0943 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0967 BBD

2015 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0988 to the December average rate of 0.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0990 was down 5.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 495 BBD
2014 Average 508 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 472 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.44 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0992
0.0943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BBD 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 0.0979, compared to 0.0955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.0958 / Low: 0.0946). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0952 / Low: 0.0948).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0988) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-5.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0988
2014 Avg (January) 0.1044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0990 0.0983 0.0988
February 0.0989 0.0981 0.0984
March 0.0985 0.0978 0.0981
April 0.0983 0.0974 0.0978
May 0.0976 0.0970 0.0973
June 0.0972 0.0964 0.0969
July 0.0966 0.0959 0.0964
August 0.0964 0.0958 0.0961
September 0.0959 0.0955 0.0957
October 0.0958 0.0946 0.0953
November 0.0952 0.0948 0.0950
December 0.0956 0.0943 0.0947