YEARLY HIGH
0.2414 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2130 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2231 ETB

2014 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.2414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2290 to the December average rate of 0.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2414 was down 4.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,207 ETB
2013 Average 1,221 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,065 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.96 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2362
0.2134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2282, compared to 0.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0186 ETB (High: 0.2352 / Low: 0.2166). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ETB (High: 0.2211 / Low: 0.2199).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.2343) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-5.62%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.2343
2013 Avg (March) 0.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2372 0.2237 0.2290
February 0.2261 0.2224 0.2251
March 0.2414 0.2256 0.2343
April 0.2300 0.2261 0.2279
May 0.2410 0.2256 0.2303
June 0.2352 0.2166 0.2228
July 0.2181 0.2130 0.2153
August 0.2177 0.2137 0.2164
September 0.2193 0.2171 0.2179
October 0.2197 0.2169 0.2188
November 0.2202 0.2186 0.2195
December 0.2211 0.2199 0.2205