YEARLY HIGH
0.0495 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0484 USD

2015 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0495 was down 5.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0526, 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 248 USD
2014 Average 254 USD
Yearly Trough Low 236 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.72 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0496
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to USD 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 0.0489, compared to 0.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0473). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0474).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0494) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0522), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-5.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0494
2014 Avg (January) 0.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0495 0.0491 0.0494
February 0.0494 0.0490 0.0492
March 0.0493 0.0489 0.0490
April 0.0492 0.0487 0.0489
May 0.0488 0.0485 0.0487
June 0.0486 0.0482 0.0484
July 0.0483 0.0480 0.0482
August 0.0482 0.0479 0.0480
September 0.0480 0.0477 0.0479
October 0.0479 0.0473 0.0477
November 0.0476 0.0474 0.0475
December 0.0478 0.0472 0.0474