YEARLY HIGH
0.1805 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1748 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1771 ETB

2015 JMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1761 to the December average rate of 0.1763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1805 was down 0.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 ETB
2014 Average 887 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 874 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.70 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1789
0.1756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.1773, compared to 0.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 ETB (High: 0.1805 / Low: 0.1772). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.1786 / Low: 0.1779).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.1779) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.95%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.1779
2014 Avg (August) 0.1762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1769 0.1752 0.1761
February 0.1764 0.1752 0.1759
March 0.1780 0.1764 0.1771
April 0.1786 0.1779 0.1783
May 0.1792 0.1774 0.1779
June 0.1789 0.1776 0.1784
July 0.1804 0.1780 0.1786
August 0.1805 0.1772 0.1779
September 0.1773 0.1763 0.1767
October 0.1768 0.1748 0.1760
November 0.1777 0.1757 0.1764
December 0.1774 0.1751 0.1763