YEARLY HIGH
5.5552 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.2218 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4017 ETB

2014 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.5552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 5.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3334 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2630 to the December average rate of 5.5406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.5552 was up 5.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.2828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,776 ETB
2013 Average 25,699 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 26,109 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,666.90 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.5684
5.2353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 5.3215, compared to 5.4819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0896 ETB (High: 5.3114 / Low: 5.2218). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 ETB (High: 5.3860 / Low: 5.3706).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0896
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 5.5406) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.2462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2944 (+5.61%).

2014 Avg (December) 5.5406
2013 Avg (December) 5.2462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2868 5.2371 5.2630
February 5.3114 5.2218 5.2848
March 5.3214 5.2656 5.2986
April 5.3707 5.3218 5.3424
May 5.3753 5.3327 5.3606
June 5.3860 5.3706 5.3796
July 5.4321 5.3842 5.4183
August 5.4718 5.4298 5.4456
September 5.5104 5.4545 5.4750
October 5.5209 5.4492 5.4968
November 5.5325 5.4919 5.5152
December 5.5552 5.5250 5.5406