YEARLY HIGH
5.5247 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.0268 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3248 ETB

2015 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 5.5247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 5.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4979 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1313 to the December average rate of 5.4520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.5247 was down 4.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.7976, 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 27,624 ETB
2014 Average 27,529 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 25,134 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,489.40 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.5111
5.0593
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 5.2278, compared to 5.4218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.2259 ETB (High: 5.5247 / Low: 5.2988). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 ETB (High: 5.5010 / Low: 5.4201).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2259
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 5.4261) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.6684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2422 (-4.27%).

2015 Avg (August) 5.4261
2014 Avg (August) 5.6684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1837 5.0462 5.1313
February 5.2887 5.1192 5.2159
March 5.1921 5.0268 5.0969
April 5.3157 5.1299 5.1992
May 5.3939 5.2725 5.3200
June 5.5166 5.3174 5.4035
July 5.5229 5.4170 5.4735
August 5.5247 5.2988 5.4261
September 5.4067 5.3021 5.3414
October 5.4822 5.3158 5.4251
November 5.4543 5.3634 5.4129
December 5.5010 5.4201 5.4520