YEARLY HIGH
35.8736 SOS
YEARLY LOW
28.5145 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6282 SOS

2015 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 35.8736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 28.5145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3591 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3361 to the December average rate of 29.1774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.8736 was down 39.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 59.3676, 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 179,368 SOS
2014 Average 231,870 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 142,572 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,795.62 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

35.9520
28.5616
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 34.4051, compared to 30.8513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.4828 SOS (High: 31.8283 / Low: 30.3455). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3436 SOS (High: 34.2240 / Low: 33.8805).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4828
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0807 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 35.3361) against the same month in 2014 (average: 57.6588), the exchange rate shifted by -22.3226 (-38.72%).

2015 Avg (January) 35.3361
2014 Avg (January) 57.6588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8736 34.7391 35.3361
February 34.8088 34.2983 34.5420
March 34.6101 34.1668 34.4374
April 34.5739 33.8974 34.2789
May 34.2240 33.8805 34.0364
June 34.0937 33.4250 33.8000
July 33.5069 32.1038 32.9332
August 32.4630 31.8584 32.0704
September 31.8283 30.3455 31.1170
October 30.7367 29.4998 30.4452
November 29.7741 28.7779 29.3646
December 29.5017 28.5145 29.1774