YEARLY HIGH
9.1697 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.1276 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3951 NGN

2014 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 9.1697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 8.1276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0420 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3541 to the December average rate of 9.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.1697 was up 5.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.7092, 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 45,848 NGN
2013 Average 42,556 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 40,638 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,210.19 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.1065
8.0872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to NGN 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 8.3931, compared to 8.3970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.6357 NGN (High: 8.8681 / Low: 8.2324). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0690 NGN (High: 8.3639 / Low: 8.2949).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6357
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0690

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 9.0215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.3312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6903 (+8.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 9.0215
2013 Avg (December) 8.3312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4780 8.2884 8.3541
February 8.5818 8.4432 8.5149
March 8.6098 8.4995 8.5388
April 8.5069 8.2206 8.3385
May 8.3515 8.1372 8.2869
June 8.3639 8.2949 8.3257
July 8.3064 8.1796 8.2259
August 8.2174 8.1276 8.1721
September 8.2168 8.1347 8.1840
October 8.2580 8.1778 8.2287
November 8.8681 8.2324 8.5498
December 9.1697 8.9026 9.0215