YEARLY HIGH
0.0667 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0625 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0644 SGD

2014 ETB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0664 to the December average rate of 0.0652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0667 was down 2.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0685, 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 334 SGD
2013 Average 334 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 313 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.84 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0667
0.0626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SGD 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 SGD (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0653). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.0658) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-2.22%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.0658
2013 Avg (February) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0667 0.0661 0.0664
February 0.0667 0.0653 0.0658
March 0.0662 0.0649 0.0657
April 0.0651 0.0642 0.0645
May 0.0644 0.0639 0.0641
June 0.0642 0.0637 0.0639
July 0.0636 0.0627 0.0630
August 0.0632 0.0627 0.0630
September 0.0639 0.0625 0.0634
October 0.0641 0.0633 0.0637
November 0.0649 0.0640 0.0645
December 0.0656 0.0647 0.0652