YEARLY HIGH
0.2129 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1729 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1885 MYR

2015 ETB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.2129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.1729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1767 to the December average rate of 0.2027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2129 was up 21.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1745, 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 1,064 MYR
2014 Average 832 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 864 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.19 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2092
0.1721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to MYR 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 0.1780, compared to 0.1990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0198 MYR (High: 0.2034 / Low: 0.1836). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MYR (High: 0.1842 / Low: 0.1815).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.2062) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0448 (+27.75%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.2062
2014 Avg (September) 0.1614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1792 0.1733 0.1767
February 0.1796 0.1745 0.1772
March 0.1828 0.1775 0.1806
April 0.1807 0.1729 0.1775
May 0.1780 0.1733 0.1752
June 0.1826 0.1789 0.1812
July 0.1842 0.1815 0.1833
August 0.2034 0.1836 0.1945
September 0.2129 0.2010 0.2062
October 0.2113 0.1970 0.2028
November 0.2085 0.2001 0.2047
December 0.2052 0.1996 0.2027