2017 ETB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3480 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.2837 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3269 HKD

2017 ETB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3438 to the December average rate of 0.2856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3480 was down 5.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3682, 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 1,740 HKD

2016 Average 1,778 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,418 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.69 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3496

0.2798

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ETB to HKD 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 0.3407, compared to 0.3130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0474 HKD (High: 0.3327 / Low: 0.2852). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 HKD (High: 0.2882 / Low: 0.2841).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3438) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0224 (-6.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3438

2016 Avg (January) 0.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3480	0.3410	0.3438
February	0.3463	0.3395	0.3423
March	0.3448	0.3383	0.3416
April	0.3422	0.3376	0.3401
May	0.3406	0.3363	0.3386
June	0.3401	0.3348	0.3377
July	0.3410	0.3331	0.3361
August	0.3375	0.3322	0.3352
September	0.3356	0.3300	0.3324
October	0.3327	0.2852	0.3031
November	0.2882	0.2841	0.2858
December	0.2881	0.2837	0.2856