YEARLY HIGH
2.9178 KGS
YEARLY LOW
2.5653 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7193 KGS

2014 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.9178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.5653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3525 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5928 to the December average rate of 2.8733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.9178 was up 11.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.6251, 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 14,589 KGS
2013 Average 12,942 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 12,827 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,762.48 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.9014
2.5648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KGS 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 2.6981, compared to 2.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1343 KGS (High: 2.8376 / Low: 2.7033). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 KGS (High: 2.6830 / Low: 2.6449).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1343
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.8733) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.5784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2949 (+11.44%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.8733
2013 Avg (December) 2.5784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6287 2.5653 2.5928
February 2.7084 2.6201 2.6680
March 2.8047 2.7025 2.7767
April 2.8058 2.7613 2.7949
May 2.7624 2.6508 2.6928
June 2.6830 2.6449 2.6632
July 2.6574 2.6166 2.6300
August 2.6582 2.6067 2.6268
September 2.7417 2.6532 2.7030
October 2.8376 2.7033 2.7528
November 2.8786 2.8251 2.8577
December 2.9178 2.8482 2.8733