YEARLY HIGH
15.7030 NGN
YEARLY LOW
13.0270 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9492 NGN

2017 ETB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 15.7030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 13.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6760 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8766 to the December average rate of 13.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.7030 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7527, 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 78,515 NGN
2016 Average 58,810 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 65,135 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,380.09 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.5172
12.9357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to NGN 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 13.8229, compared to 14.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.2423 NGN (High: 15.7030 / Low: 13.4607). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2022 NGN (High: 13.2784 / Low: 13.0762).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.2423
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.3108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.3021) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.6129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6892 (+4.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.3021
2016 Avg (August) 14.6129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0666 13.4238 13.8766
February 14.0918 13.4739 13.9059
March 14.1439 13.4138 13.8072
April 13.8943 13.5204 13.7821
May 14.1650 13.5987 13.7829
June 15.1859 13.4883 13.7829
July 15.0483 13.0889 13.6301
August 15.7030 13.4607 15.3021
September 15.4166 15.0282 15.2581
October 15.3130 13.1089 13.9473
November 13.2462 13.0270 13.1644
December 13.2784 13.0762 13.1508