YEARLY HIGH
5.6505 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.3759 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5141 ETB

2015 SAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 5.6505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 5.3759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2746 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3908 to the December average rate of 5.6270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.6505 was up 4.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.3898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,253 ETB
2014 Average 26,222 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 26,880 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.92 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.6506
5.3672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 5.4468, compared to 5.5814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0752 ETB (High: 5.6421 / Low: 5.5668). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 ETB (High: 5.6254 / Low: 5.6006).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 2015: 5.6270) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.3756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2514 (+4.68%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.6270
2014 Avg (December) 5.3756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4168 5.3759 5.3908
February 5.4391 5.3894 5.4150
March 5.4490 5.4103 5.4363
April 5.4724 5.4224 5.4533
May 5.4954 5.4634 5.4797
June 5.5317 5.4847 5.5059
July 5.5573 5.5215 5.5309
August 5.5654 5.5334 5.5508
September 5.5864 5.5591 5.5716
October 5.6421 5.5668 5.5942
November 5.6254 5.6006 5.6138
December 5.6505 5.5775 5.6270