YEARLY HIGH
2.6607 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.4257 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5428 ETB

2014 GTQ to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GTQ to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2350 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4425 to the December average rate of 2.6450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.6607 was up 8.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.4443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,303 ETB
2013 Average 11,906 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 12,129 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174.86 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.6652
2.4222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ETB 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 2.4929, compared to 2.5926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0520 ETB (High: 2.4927 / Low: 2.4407). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 ETB (High: 2.6426 / Low: 2.6349).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.6450) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.4280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2170 (+8.94%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.6450
2013 Avg (December) 2.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4633 2.4257 2.4425
February 2.4927 2.4407 2.4773
March 2.5067 2.4815 2.4961
April 2.5274 2.5005 2.5086
May 2.5319 2.5147 2.5241
June 2.5198 2.4995 2.5091
July 2.5462 2.5199 2.5386
August 2.5605 2.5285 2.5389
September 2.5971 2.5587 2.5780
October 2.6369 2.5962 2.6173
November 2.6426 2.6349 2.6377
December 2.6607 2.6319 2.6450