2015 SBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6925 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.5893 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6324 ETB

2015 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.5893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1032 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6615 to the December average rate of 2.6072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.6925 was down 3.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.7788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,463 ETB

2014 Average 13,452 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 12,946 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.6677

2.6017

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 2.6412, compared to 2.6235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0855 ETB (High: 2.6774 / Low: 2.5918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 ETB (High: 2.6282 / Low: 2.6179).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0855

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.6615) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.6570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.17%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.6615

2014 Avg (January) 2.6570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6925	2.6349	2.6615
February	2.6774	2.5918	2.6335
March	2.6726	2.5986	2.6286
April	2.6670	2.6147	2.6351
May	2.6837	2.6500	2.6622
June	2.6554	2.6125	2.6264
July	2.6414	2.5988	2.6240
August	2.6190	2.5983	2.6120
September	2.6282	2.6179	2.6228
October	2.6742	2.6006	2.6350
November	2.6672	2.5978	2.6401
December	2.6323	2.5893	2.6072