YEARLY HIGH
0.1052 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0989 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1017 BBD

2014 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1044 to the December average rate of 0.0991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1052 was down 4.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526 BBD
2013 Average 534 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 494 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.53 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1049
0.0986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BBD 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 0.1032, compared to 0.1002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1034). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.1023 / Low: 0.1020).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.1039) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-4.40%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.1039
2013 Avg (February) 0.1087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1049 0.1039 0.1044
February 0.1052 0.1034 0.1039
March 0.1043 0.1032 0.1037
April 0.1032 0.1023 0.1028
May 0.1030 0.1022 0.1025
June 0.1023 0.1020 0.1021
July 0.1020 0.1011 0.1014
August 0.1012 0.1004 0.1009
September 0.1007 0.0997 0.1003
October 0.1008 0.0995 0.0999
November 0.1000 0.0993 0.0996
December 0.0994 0.0989 0.0991