YEARLY HIGH
1.7885 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.3368 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6293 ETB

2015 SZL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.7885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4517 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7506 to the December average rate of 1.4043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.7885 was down 5.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.8921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,943 ETB
2014 Average 9,072 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 6,684 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,258.55 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.7877
1.3695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.7155, compared to 1.5432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1313 ETB (High: 1.4682 / Low: 1.3368). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 ETB (High: 1.7451 / Low: 1.6923).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1313
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.7529) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.7525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.02%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.7529
2014 Avg (February) 1.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7825 1.7268 1.7506
February 1.7885 1.7219 1.7529
March 1.7474 1.6337 1.6883
April 1.7320 1.6792 1.7051
May 1.7451 1.6923 1.7174
June 1.7062 1.6378 1.6785
July 1.6923 1.6377 1.6662
August 1.6515 1.5667 1.6150
September 1.5700 1.4897 1.5311
October 1.5965 1.5027 1.5541
November 1.5272 1.4587 1.4883
December 1.4682 1.3368 1.4043