2014 ETB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3825 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.3599 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3718 SBD

2014 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.3825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.3599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3764 to the December average rate of 0.3750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3825 was down 3.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3955, 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 1,913 SBD

2013 Average 1,912 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,799 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3788

0.3635

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ETB to SBD 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 0.3749, compared to 0.3687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0106 SBD (High: 0.3704 / Low: 0.3599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SBD (High: 0.3752 / Low: 0.3729).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.3775) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3854), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-2.04%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.3775

2013 Avg (February) 0.3854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3793	0.3744	0.3764
February	0.3825	0.3761	0.3775
March	0.3792	0.3749	0.3767
April	0.3752	0.3729	0.3740
May	0.3773	0.3726	0.3744
June	0.3734	0.3681	0.3703
July	0.3695	0.3650	0.3668
August	0.3667	0.3624	0.3648
September	0.3704	0.3599	0.3661
October	0.3731	0.3667	0.3689
November	0.3723	0.3669	0.3705
December	0.3797	0.3700	0.3750