2017 ETB to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1036 KGS

YEARLY LOW

2.3945 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8840 KGS

2017 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.1036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 2.3945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7091 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0736 to the December average rate of 2.5448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1036 was down 13.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5835, 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 15,518 KGS

2016 Average 16,025 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 11,973 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,545.41 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1274

2.4818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KGS 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 3.0097, compared to 2.7583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5903 KGS (High: 2.9848 / Low: 2.3945). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 KGS (High: 2.9651 / Low: 2.9267).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5903

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.2558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.0736) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4986 (-13.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.0736

2016 Avg (January) 3.5722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1036	3.0494	3.0736
February	3.0982	3.0228	3.0546
March	3.0730	2.9951	3.0398
April	3.0181	2.9301	2.9764
May	2.9651	2.9267	2.9475
June	3.0004	2.9359	2.9661
July	3.0107	2.9258	2.9774
August	2.9848	2.3945	2.9161
September	2.9430	2.8901	2.9158
October	2.9167	2.5058	2.6599
November	2.5630	2.5143	2.5356
December	2.5737	2.5276	2.5448