YEARLY HIGH
15.9875 ETB
YEARLY LOW
14.9888 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5237 ETB

2014 SGD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SGD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 15.9875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 14.9888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9987 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0648 to the December average rate of 15.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.9875 was up 4.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.3489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,937 ETB
2013 Average 74,788 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 74,944 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,993.51 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.9627
14.9832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 15.3723, compared to 15.6751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.3501 ETB (High: 15.9875 / Low: 15.6374). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1108 ETB (High: 15.6470 / Low: 15.5363).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3501
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1964 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 15.7781) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.9439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8342 (+5.58%).

2014 Avg (September) 15.7781
2013 Avg (September) 14.9439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1328 14.9969 15.0648
February 15.3187 14.9888 15.1934
March 15.4068 15.0957 15.2251
April 15.5825 15.3703 15.5033
May 15.6470 15.5363 15.5908
June 15.7068 15.5714 15.6564
July 15.9580 15.7313 15.8684
August 15.9521 15.8108 15.8811
September 15.9875 15.6374 15.7781
October 15.7964 15.5891 15.6966
November 15.6192 15.4096 15.5002
December 15.4588 15.2471 15.3259