YEARLY HIGH
0.5755 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4795 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5060 ETB

2017 DOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.5755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.4795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4851 to the December average rate of 0.5662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5755 was up 18.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,878 ETB
2016 Average 2,376 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,398 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5775
0.4741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.4853, compared to 0.5268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0830 ETB (High: 0.5755 / Low: 0.4925). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 ETB (High: 0.4897 / Low: 0.4846).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.5429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0622 (+12.94%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.5429
2016 Avg (October) 0.4807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4886 0.4813 0.4851
February 0.4865 0.4798 0.4840
March 0.4895 0.4795 0.4827
April 0.4865 0.4808 0.4840
May 0.4897 0.4846 0.4869
June 0.4938 0.4858 0.4889
July 0.4962 0.4884 0.4917
August 0.4988 0.4874 0.4945
September 0.5005 0.4893 0.4962
October 0.5755 0.4925 0.5429
November 0.5755 0.5648 0.5689
December 0.5690 0.5628 0.5662