YEARLY HIGH
7.8740 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.0997 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5650 ETB

2014 LTL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LTL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 7.8740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.0997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7743 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5611 to the December average rate of 7.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 7.8740 was up 2.76% compared to the 2013 peak of 7.6627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,370 ETB
2013 Average 36,000 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 35,499 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,871.31 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

7.8382
7.1347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 7.6928, compared to 7.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.2681 ETB (High: 7.5711 / Low: 7.3030). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0884 ETB (High: 7.7641 / Low: 7.6757).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2681
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 7.7628) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7584 (+10.83%).

2014 Avg (May) 7.7628
2013 Avg (May) 7.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6265 7.5093 7.5611
February 7.7090 7.4511 7.6119
March 7.7819 7.6748 7.7262
April 7.8464 7.7141 7.7795
May 7.8740 7.7039 7.7628
June 7.7641 7.6757 7.7150
July 7.7816 7.6702 7.7375
August 7.6911 7.5729 7.6486
September 7.5711 7.3030 7.4430
October 7.4152 7.2716 7.3454
November 7.3080 7.2160 7.2552
December 7.3024 7.0997 7.1933