2017 ETB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3563 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2820 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3277 SBD

2017 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0743 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3482 to the December average rate of 0.2842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3563 was down 8.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3875, 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 1,782 SBD

2016 Average 1,813 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,410 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3546

0.2778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SBD 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 0.3432, compared to 0.3122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0477 SBD (High: 0.3332 / Low: 0.2855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SBD (High: 0.2867 / Low: 0.2820).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0351 (-9.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3482

2016 Avg (January) 0.3833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3563	0.3443	0.3482
February	0.3486	0.3397	0.3433
March	0.3448	0.3383	0.3419
April	0.3448	0.3373	0.3421
May	0.3470	0.3395	0.3425
June	0.3441	0.3361	0.3411
July	0.3395	0.3309	0.3369
August	0.3367	0.3259	0.3319
September	0.3336	0.3266	0.3303
October	0.3332	0.2855	0.3033
November	0.2920	0.2848	0.2867
December	0.2867	0.2820	0.2842