YEARLY HIGH
67.4027 LBP
YEARLY LOW
55.0388 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.2851 LBP

2017 ETB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 67.4027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 55.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3639 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8238 to the December average rate of 55.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 67.4027 was down 5.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 71.4454, 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 337,013 LBP
2016 Average 345,704 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 275,194 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,819.26 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.9651
54.2694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LBP 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 66.0708, compared to 60.4994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.4994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 9.1399 LBP (High: 64.3585 / Low: 55.2186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7392 LBP (High: 64.9311 / Low: 64.1919).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.1399
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7392

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 5.5240 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 66.8238) against the same month in 2016 (average: 71.0921), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2682 (-6.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 66.8238
2016 Avg (January) 71.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.4027 66.2574 66.8238
February 67.1492 66.1636 66.5503
March 66.6438 65.4070 66.1965
April 66.5801 65.4896 66.0241
May 66.1641 65.2211 65.5886
June 65.8318 64.5529 65.2415
July 65.0862 64.2007 64.7631
August 64.9311 64.1919 64.5507
September 64.6306 63.5398 64.1920
October 64.3585 55.2186 58.6679
November 55.8825 55.0388 55.4107
December 56.1478 55.0793 55.4119