YEARLY HIGH
40.3890 KPW
YEARLY LOW
32.6679 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.7553 KPW

2017 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 40.3890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 32.6679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7211 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.8885 to the December average rate of 32.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.3890 was down 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.4891, 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 201,945 KPW
2016 Average 206,129 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 163,339 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,605.52 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.5876
32.1989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KPW 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 39.4435, compared to 36.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 5.4526 KPW (High: 38.3594 / Low: 32.9068). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4852 KPW (High: 33.2480 / Low: 32.7628).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4526
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4852

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 3.3382 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 39.8885) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.3631), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4746 (-5.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 39.8885
2016 Avg (January) 42.3631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.3890 39.5644 39.8885
February 40.1644 39.3740 39.7024
March 39.9711 39.2185 39.5957
April 39.6393 39.0958 39.3771
May 39.3869 38.8311 39.1281
June 39.2555 38.6227 38.9693
July 39.2860 38.4084 38.7424
August 38.8156 38.2084 38.5749
September 38.5934 38.0092 38.2842
October 38.3594 32.9068 34.9459
November 33.2480 32.7628 32.9571
December 33.2158 32.6679 32.8979