YEARLY HIGH
0.3419 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.3246 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3339 BOB

2015 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.3246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3414 to the December average rate of 0.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3419 was down 5.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3632, 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 1,710 BOB
2014 Average 1,757 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,623 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.64 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3428
0.3255
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 0.3380, compared to 0.3298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 BOB (High: 0.3291 / Low: 0.3246). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BOB (High: 0.3366 / Low: 0.3354).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.3414) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0193 (-5.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.3414
2014 Avg (January) 0.3607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3419 0.3396 0.3414
February 0.3416 0.3387 0.3401
March 0.3403 0.3381 0.3388
April 0.3386 0.3364 0.3375
May 0.3366 0.3354 0.3361
June 0.3358 0.3331 0.3342
July 0.3334 0.3321 0.3327
August 0.3333 0.3298 0.3312
September 0.3315 0.3298 0.3306
October 0.3311 0.3275 0.3294
November 0.3287 0.3274 0.3279
December 0.3291 0.3246 0.3270