2017 BBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7750 ETB

YEARLY LOW

11.1716 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9806 ETB

2017 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 13.7750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.1716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6034 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2795 to the December average rate of 13.6790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.7750 was up 22.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,875 ETB

2016 Average 54,588 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 55,858 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,017.14 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9189

11.0395

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BBD 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 11.4100, compared to 12.5511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.9438 ETB (High: 13.6750 / Low: 11.7312). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1555 ETB (High: 11.5090 / Low: 11.3535).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9438

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1555

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: 13.6790) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1828), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4962 (+22.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6790

2016 Avg (December) 11.1828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3728	11.1716	11.2795
February	11.4300	11.1969	11.3377
March	11.4753	11.2593	11.3657
April	11.5090	11.3535	11.4284
May	11.5875	11.4263	11.5010
June	11.6500	11.4645	11.5476
July	11.7174	11.4533	11.6154
August	11.7775	11.5933	11.6659
September	11.8392	11.6600	11.7544
October	13.6750	11.7312	12.9379
November	13.7351	13.5347	13.6543
December	13.7750	13.5478	13.6790