YEARLY HIGH
4.9455 DZD
YEARLY LOW
4.1690 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6461 DZD

2017 ETB to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.9455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 4.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7764 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8742 to the December average rate of 4.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9455 was down 4.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1702, 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 24,727 DZD
2016 Average 25,050 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 20,845 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,882.23 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9408
4.1414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to DZD 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 4.7979, compared to 4.4944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.6656 DZD (High: 4.8426 / Low: 4.1770). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0742 DZD (High: 4.2608 / Low: 4.1866).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6656
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8742) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1802 (-3.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8742
2016 Avg (January) 5.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9455 4.8094 4.8742
February 4.8966 4.7888 4.8473
March 4.8971 4.7808 4.8292
April 4.8560 4.7493 4.8104
May 4.7831 4.6891 4.7343
June 4.7237 4.6474 4.6918
July 4.7480 4.6301 4.6760
August 4.7699 4.6106 4.6966
September 4.8184 4.7010 4.7484
October 4.8426 4.1770 4.4289
November 4.2580 4.1690 4.2085
December 4.2608 4.1866 4.2080