YEARLY HIGH
0.7522 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5591 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6168 LSL

2015 ETB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.7522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.5591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1932 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5712 to the December average rate of 0.7135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7522 was up 28.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5857, 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 3,761 LSL
2014 Average 2,757 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,795 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.94 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7278
0.5563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LSL 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 0.5832, compared to 0.6504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0711 LSL (High: 0.7522 / Low: 0.6811). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 LSL (High: 0.5794 / Low: 0.5614).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0711
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.7135) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1436 (+25.19%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.7135
2014 Avg (December) 0.5699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5794 0.5614 0.5712
February 0.5807 0.5591 0.5706
March 0.6121 0.5722 0.5924
April 0.5955 0.5773 0.5865
May 0.5911 0.5730 0.5823
June 0.6105 0.5863 0.5960
July 0.6101 0.5907 0.6001
August 0.6385 0.6055 0.6194
September 0.6710 0.6373 0.6536
October 0.6653 0.6267 0.6436
November 0.6856 0.6546 0.6720
December 0.7522 0.6811 0.7135