2017 ETB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

70.5030 CDF

YEARLY LOW

51.6148 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.8953 CDF

2017 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 70.5030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 51.6148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8882 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.8013 to the December average rate of 57.6766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.5030 was up 32.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.3691, 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 352,515 CDF

2016 Average 221,569 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 258,074 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,441.17 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

69.7009

52.3559

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CDF 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 58.8532, compared to 62.9373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.8532

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.9373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 9.6367 CDF (High: 66.9289 / Low: 57.2922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1006 CDF (High: 67.0189 / Low: 65.9182).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.6367

September Spread (Stable) ±1.1006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.4951 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 68.2555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.2676), the exchange rate shifted by +23.9879 (+54.19%).

2017 Avg (August) 68.2555

2016 Avg (August) 44.2676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.0142	51.6148	53.8013
February	57.5000	54.7471	56.1429
March	59.4776	57.2294	58.5044
April	61.3891	59.3308	60.2443
May	62.2784	60.6257	61.4796
June	64.6806	61.5757	62.9469
July	70.3858	64.0924	66.9311
August	70.5030	65.7610	68.2555
September	67.0189	65.9182	66.3591
October	66.9289	57.2922	60.8641
November	58.0340	56.8938	57.5372
December	58.9027	57.0578	57.6766