YEARLY HIGH
3.0551 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.3305 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7313 BTN

2017 ETB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7247 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0176 to the December average rate of 2.3484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0551 was down 5.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2240, 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 15,276 BTN
2016 Average 15,386 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 11,652 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,623.31 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0846
2.2815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BTN 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 2.8820, compared to 2.5806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4103 BTN (High: 2.7853 / Low: 2.3751). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 BTN (High: 2.8086 / Low: 2.7654).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4103
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

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 0.2112 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.0176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1660), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1483 (-4.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.0176
2016 Avg (January) 3.1660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0551 2.9946 3.0176
February 3.0015 2.9243 2.9582
March 2.9645 2.8353 2.9012
April 2.8617 2.7895 2.8241
May 2.8281 2.7752 2.8007
June 2.8086 2.7654 2.7903
July 2.8089 2.7466 2.7752
August 2.7644 2.5068 2.7185
September 2.7965 2.7096 2.7392
October 2.7853 2.3751 2.5280
November 2.4031 2.3435 2.3745
December 2.3776 2.3305 2.3484