YEARLY HIGH
59.3676 SOS
YEARLY LOW
34.9646 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.4278 SOS

2014 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 59.3676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 34.9646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4030 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.6588 to the December average rate of 36.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 59.3676 was down 32.59% compared to the 2013 peak of 88.0758, 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 296,838 SOS
2013 Average 376,307 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 174,823 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,014.96 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

59.8024
34.0789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SOS 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 52.3147, compared to 40.5409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.5409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 4.1040 SOS (High: 47.0870 / Low: 42.9831). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7218 SOS (High: 39.2104 / Low: 38.4887).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.1040
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1387 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 57.6588) against the same month in 2013 (average: 87.4059), the exchange rate shifted by -29.7471 (-34.03%).

2014 Avg (January) 57.6588
2013 Avg (January) 87.4059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.3676 56.4627 57.6588
February 57.0706 54.1042 55.5542
March 54.1392 50.8860 52.7459
April 51.2905 49.7433 50.4273
May 50.4131 48.3774 49.7123
June 48.6097 46.9253 47.7895
July 47.0870 42.9831 45.7044
August 43.1270 42.1135 42.5656
September 42.2984 38.7765 41.1863
October 39.2104 38.4887 38.9677
November 39.2985 37.1380 38.5988
December 37.3694 34.9646 36.2225