YEARLY HIGH
0.4182 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2889 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3410 ETB

2015 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1293 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3166 to the December average rate of 0.3016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4182 was down 28.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,091 ETB
2014 Average 2,602 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,444 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 646.46 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4157
0.2912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.3569, compared to 0.3251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0555 ETB (High: 0.4096 / Low: 0.3541). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 ETB (High: 0.3196 / Low: 0.3027).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.4053) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1541 (-27.54%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.4053
2014 Avg (May) 0.5594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3445 0.2911 0.3166
February 0.3324 0.2907 0.3164
March 0.3562 0.3267 0.3391
April 0.4096 0.3541 0.3868
May 0.4182 0.3917 0.4053
June 0.3891 0.3662 0.3775
July 0.3734 0.3406 0.3620
August 0.3391 0.2951 0.3186
September 0.3196 0.3027 0.3124
October 0.3405 0.3162 0.3326
November 0.3341 0.3152 0.3234
December 0.3166 0.2889 0.3016