YEARLY HIGH
48.6396 CDF
YEARLY LOW
45.6248 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9669 CDF

2014 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 48.6396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 45.6248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0148 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2262 to the December average rate of 45.9008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.6396 was down 4.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 50.8625, 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 243,198 CDF
2013 Average 246,522 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 228,124 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,073.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

48.4587
45.6683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CDF 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 47.6288, compared to 46.3049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 1.1058 CDF (High: 48.6396 / Low: 47.5338). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2986 CDF (High: 46.4836 / Low: 46.1850).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1058
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2986

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 0.3845 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 47.9317) against the same month in 2013 (average: 49.9898), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0582 (-4.12%).

2014 Avg (February) 47.9317
2013 Avg (February) 49.9898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.5183 47.9556 48.2262
February 48.6396 47.5338 47.9317
March 48.1477 47.5323 47.8163
April 47.5623 47.0464 47.4318
May 47.5149 47.0453 47.2510
June 47.4595 46.7690 47.1160
July 47.0849 46.5611 46.7808
August 46.7411 46.3913 46.5503
September 46.4836 46.1850 46.3313
October 46.3544 46.0188 46.1855
November 46.2399 45.9126 46.0807
December 46.0492 45.6248 45.9008