YEARLY HIGH
0.6044 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4830 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5693 SCR

2017 ETB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.6044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.4830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1215 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5929 to the December average rate of 0.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6044 was down 10.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6727, 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 3,022 SCR
2016 Average 3,039 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,415 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.33 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6020
0.4974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SCR 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 0.5901, compared to 0.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0914 SCR (High: 0.5847 / Low: 0.4933). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 SCR (High: 0.5874 / Low: 0.5669).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 0.0480 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5924) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-4.67%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5924
2016 Avg (March) 0.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6022 0.5763 0.5929
February 0.6030 0.5817 0.5933
March 0.6044 0.5717 0.5924
April 0.6011 0.5713 0.5898
May 0.5980 0.5763 0.5888
June 0.5997 0.5666 0.5833
July 0.5955 0.5651 0.5828
August 0.5895 0.5660 0.5819
September 0.5874 0.5669 0.5798
October 0.5847 0.4933 0.5317
November 0.5182 0.4830 0.5061
December 0.5172 0.4883 0.5092