YEARLY HIGH
0.9034 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.6189 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7763 MDL

2017 ETB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.6189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2845 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8891 to the December average rate of 0.6279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9034 was down 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9735, 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 4,517 MDL
2016 Average 4,555 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 3,094 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,422.59 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9152
0.6018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to MDL 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 0.8457, compared to 0.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1178 MDL (High: 0.7480 / Low: 0.6302). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 MDL (High: 0.7941 / Low: 0.7792).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1178
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8891) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9568), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0676 (-7.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8891
2016 Avg (January) 0.9568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9034 0.8797 0.8891
February 0.8869 0.8714 0.8796
March 0.8831 0.8490 0.8659
April 0.8565 0.8367 0.8453
May 0.8380 0.7901 0.8063
June 0.7941 0.7792 0.7883
July 0.7906 0.7732 0.7795
August 0.7723 0.7540 0.7658
September 0.7598 0.7433 0.7516
October 0.7480 0.6302 0.6764
November 0.6502 0.6262 0.6400
December 0.6374 0.6189 0.6279