YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0270 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0326 GBP

2017 ETB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0368 was down 0.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0371, 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 184 GBP
2016 Average 170 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 135 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.05 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0368
0.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GBP 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0270).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+9.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0359
2016 Avg (January) 0.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0368 0.0349 0.0359
February 0.0357 0.0348 0.0354
March 0.0365 0.0350 0.0356
April 0.0355 0.0336 0.0346
May 0.0340 0.0334 0.0336
June 0.0342 0.0331 0.0338
July 0.0337 0.0327 0.0331
August 0.0336 0.0323 0.0331
September 0.0332 0.0313 0.0319
October 0.0326 0.0276 0.0294
November 0.0282 0.0270 0.0277
December 0.0276 0.0270 0.0273