YEARLY HIGH
3.5540 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.3170 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4405 ETB

2015 SDG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.5540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.3170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2370 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4561 to the December average rate of 3.4325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.5540 was down 0.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.5566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,770 ETB
2014 Average 17,270 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 16,585 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.4768
3.4019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.4381, compared to 3.4430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1920 ETB (High: 3.5540 / Low: 3.3620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 ETB (High: 3.4609 / Low: 3.4452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1920
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3.4561) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.3643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0918 (+2.73%).

2015 Avg (January) 3.4561
2014 Avg (January) 3.3643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5540 3.3620 3.4561
February 3.4867 3.3908 3.4081
March 3.5036 3.4011 3.4293
April 3.4446 3.4222 3.4309
May 3.4564 3.4346 3.4460
June 3.4664 3.4463 3.4578
July 3.4828 3.4523 3.4706
August 3.4633 3.4127 3.4273
September 3.4386 3.4187 3.4288
October 3.4564 3.4273 3.4450
November 3.4609 3.4452 3.4539
December 3.4702 3.3170 3.4325