YEARLY HIGH
27.5500 ETB
YEARLY LOW
22.2811 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9611 ETB

2017 BMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 27.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 22.2811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2689 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5634 to the December average rate of 27.3579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.5500 was up 22.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.5170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,750 ETB
2016 Average 109,188 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 111,405 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,344.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.8374
22.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 22.8199, compared to 25.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.8877 ETB (High: 27.3500 / Low: 23.4623). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3111 ETB (High: 23.0181 / Low: 22.7070).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8877
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3111

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: 27.3579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.3968), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9611 (+22.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.3579
2016 Avg (December) 22.3968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7500 22.2811 22.5634
February 22.8600 22.4057 22.6703
March 22.9507 22.5185 22.7315
April 23.0181 22.7070 22.8569
May 23.1750 22.8525 23.0019
June 23.3000 22.9290 23.0953
July 23.4347 22.9066 23.2309
August 23.5550 23.1866 23.3318
September 23.6785 23.3200 23.5088
October 27.3500 23.4623 25.8758
November 27.4702 27.0693 27.3085
December 27.5500 27.0956 27.3579