YEARLY HIGH
15.4113 ETB
YEARLY LOW
12.4389 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3486 ETB

2017 AWG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 15.4113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 12.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9723 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5444 to the December average rate of 15.2980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.4113 was up 22.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.5559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,056 ETB
2016 Average 60,888 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 62,195 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,861.59 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.5733
12.2690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 12.6816, compared to 14.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.1713 ETB (High: 15.2751 / Low: 13.1038). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1702 ETB (High: 12.8661 / Low: 12.6959).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1713
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.2980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.4692), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8288 (+22.69%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.2980
2016 Avg (December) 12.4692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6371 12.4389 12.5444
February 12.6964 12.4476 12.5917
March 12.7504 12.5103 12.6278
April 12.7861 12.6150 12.6962
May 12.8661 12.6959 12.7750
June 12.9832 12.7366 12.8546
July 13.0537 12.7614 12.9420
August 13.1226 12.9155 13.0235
September 13.1975 12.9917 13.0952
October 15.2751 13.1038 14.4530
November 15.3737 15.1500 15.2815
December 15.4113 15.1641 15.2980