YEARLY HIGH
421.4516 GNF
YEARLY LOW
326.8603 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
383.0492 GNF

2017 ETB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 421.4516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 326.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.5913 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 415.1049 to the December average rate of 329.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 421.4516 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 423.6629, 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 2,107,258 GNF
2016 Average 1,913,690 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,634,301 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,956.67 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

423.6507
321.1007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GNF 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 405.9898, compared to 360.1087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.8811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.9898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 360.1087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 54.2713 GNF (High: 382.1466 / Low: 327.8753). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1181 GNF (High: 332.8701 / Low: 327.7521).

October Spread (Volatile) ±54.2713
November Spread (Stable) ±5.1181

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 32.7890 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.7890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 415.1049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 364.1070), the exchange rate shifted by +50.9979 (+14.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 415.1049
2016 Avg (January) 364.1070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 421.4516 406.8132 415.1049
February 419.3467 404.3860 413.5960
March 414.5316 404.1328 410.3873
April 411.1661 396.7612 405.6589
May 406.4381 393.5275 398.5026
June 396.8489 384.5494 392.6889
July 391.7691 383.0002 387.7686
August 386.8621 378.8245 382.8702
September 386.3610 376.7756 381.4865
October 382.1466 327.8753 348.6975
November 332.8701 327.7521 330.1829
December 332.1905 326.8603 329.6465