YEARLY HIGH
5.7976 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.0657 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5055 ETB

2014 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 5.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 5.0657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7319 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4864 to the December average rate of 5.1321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.7976 was up 5.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.5140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,988 ETB
2013 Average 25,940 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 25,329 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,659.38 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.8239
5.0692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 5.5683, compared to 5.4427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.2322 ETB (High: 5.7976 / Low: 5.5654). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 ETB (High: 5.5106 / Low: 5.4582).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2322
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1843 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 5.6684) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.2650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4034 (+7.66%).

2014 Avg (August) 5.6684
2013 Avg (August) 5.2650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5106 5.4582 5.4864
February 5.5288 5.3795 5.4738
March 5.5922 5.5082 5.5478
April 5.6427 5.5691 5.5969
May 5.6602 5.5966 5.6319
June 5.7245 5.6269 5.6733
July 5.7873 5.7194 5.7610
August 5.7976 5.5654 5.6684
September 5.5775 5.4199 5.4840
October 5.4632 5.2941 5.3691
November 5.2973 5.1689 5.2414
December 5.1885 5.0657 5.1321