YEARLY HIGH
45.9801 CDF
YEARLY LOW
43.3612 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.7869 CDF

2015 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 45.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 43.3612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6189 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7349 to the December average rate of 43.8947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 45.9801 was down 5.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.6396, 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 229,900 CDF
2014 Average 234,807 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 216,806 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,094.56 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

45.9189
43.7107
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 45.3028, compared to 44.2711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.2711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.9762 CDF (High: 44.3373 / Low: 43.3612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2087 CDF (High: 44.5021 / Low: 44.2934).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9762
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2087

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 0.3065 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 45.7349) against the same month in 2014 (average: 48.2262), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4913 (-5.17%).

2015 Avg (January) 45.7349
2014 Avg (January) 48.2262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.9801 45.3316 45.7349
February 45.7759 45.0983 45.5785
March 45.5788 45.1559 45.4086
April 45.4897 45.0773 45.2990
May 45.1952 44.7958 44.9925
June 44.9443 44.5853 44.8031
July 44.8151 44.2216 44.6493
August 44.6336 44.1849 44.4646
September 44.5021 44.2934 44.3852
October 44.4822 43.8517 44.2111
November 44.1860 43.8449 44.0215
December 44.3373 43.3612 43.8947