2017 ETB to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3107 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.2510 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2910 BOB

2017 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3067 to the December average rate of 0.2527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3107 was down 4.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3262, 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 1,554 BOB

2016 Average 1,580 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,255 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.37 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3121

0.2473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BOB 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 0.3037, compared to 0.2783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0436 BOB (High: 0.2964 / Low: 0.2528). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BOB (High: 0.2543 / Low: 0.2510).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-5.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3067

2016 Avg (January) 0.3251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3107	0.3044	0.3067
February	0.3090	0.3023	0.3053
March	0.3058	0.3024	0.3046
April	0.3057	0.3012	0.3035
May	0.3034	0.2984	0.3019
June	0.3027	0.2978	0.3005
July	0.3012	0.2959	0.2992
August	0.3006	0.2959	0.2984
September	0.2994	0.2933	0.2970
October	0.2964	0.2528	0.2685
November	0.2564	0.2531	0.2542
December	0.2543	0.2510	0.2527