YEARLY HIGH
10.0870 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.8983 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5680 NGN

2015 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 10.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 8.8983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1887 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1865 to the December average rate of 9.4231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.0870 was up 10.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.1697, 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 50,435 NGN
2014 Average 41,973 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 44,491 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,943.48 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.8465
9.1265
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 9.6297, compared to 9.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.7628 NGN (High: 10.0870 / Low: 9.3242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 NGN (High: 9.5497 / Low: 9.4990).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7628
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 9.7613) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.5149), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2464 (+14.64%).

2015 Avg (February) 9.7613
2014 Avg (February) 8.5149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4851 8.8983 9.1865
February 10.0870 9.3242 9.7613
March 9.9504 9.7498 9.7865
April 9.7807 9.6935 9.7287
May 9.7077 9.6515 9.6818
June 9.6723 9.6080 9.6332
July 9.6091 9.5449 9.5916
August 9.5940 9.5304 9.5575
September 9.5497 9.4990 9.5260
October 9.5399 9.4144 9.4913
November 9.4763 9.4225 9.4484
December 9.4779 9.3856 9.4231