2015 ETB to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5302 LRD

YEARLY LOW

3.9758 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1537 LRD

2015 ETB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 4.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 3.9758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5543 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5189 to the December average rate of 4.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.5302 was down 3.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.6943, 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 22,651 LRD

2014 Average 22,427 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 19,879 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,771.72 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.5655

4.0065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LRD 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 4.1987, compared to 4.1087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.3556 LRD (High: 4.5057 / Low: 4.1501). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 LRD (High: 4.1615 / Low: 4.1365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3556

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 4.5189) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.3687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1502 (+3.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 4.5189

2014 Avg (January) 4.3687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5302	4.4969	4.5189
February	4.5057	4.1501	4.1752
March	4.1615	4.1365	4.1483
April	4.1650	4.1198	4.1367
May	4.1345	4.0956	4.1160
June	4.1234	4.0520	4.0970
July	4.1254	4.0516	4.1051
August	4.2556	4.0527	4.1693
September	4.2454	4.1082	4.1930
October	4.1381	3.9758	4.0531
November	4.0986	3.9788	4.0743
December	4.2097	4.0075	4.0576