YEARLY HIGH
0.3632 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.3416 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3515 BOB

2014 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.3632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3607 to the December average rate of 0.3425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3632 was down 5.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3835, 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 1,816 BOB
2013 Average 1,856 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,708 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.61 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3625
0.3407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BOB 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 0.3567, compared to 0.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0056 BOB (High: 0.3632 / Low: 0.3576). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.3532 / Low: 0.3525).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.3590) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0211 (-5.55%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.3590
2013 Avg (February) 0.3801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3619 0.3594 0.3607
February 0.3632 0.3576 0.3590
March 0.3602 0.3572 0.3583
April 0.3570 0.3534 0.3554
May 0.3560 0.3531 0.3541
June 0.3532 0.3525 0.3527
July 0.3525 0.3494 0.3503
August 0.3493 0.3477 0.3485
September 0.3476 0.3460 0.3468
October 0.3463 0.3441 0.3453
November 0.3448 0.3433 0.3440
December 0.3436 0.3416 0.3425