YEARLY HIGH
0.2948 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2423 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2781 SDG

2017 ETB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.2948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2852 to the December average rate of 0.2460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2948 was up 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2917, 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 1,474 SDG
2016 Average 1,412 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,211 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.79 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2973
0.2397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SDG 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 0.2884, compared to 0.2679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0403 SDG (High: 0.2845 / Low: 0.2442). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SDG (High: 0.2461 / Low: 0.2438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+1.51%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2893
2016 Avg (March) 0.2850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2900 0.2825 0.2852
February 0.2932 0.2817 0.2844
March 0.2948 0.2789 0.2893
April 0.2948 0.2907 0.2925
May 0.2921 0.2887 0.2903
June 0.2908 0.2871 0.2890
July 0.2889 0.2851 0.2871
August 0.2881 0.2838 0.2859
September 0.2866 0.2824 0.2843
October 0.2845 0.2442 0.2594
November 0.2461 0.2438 0.2445
December 0.2561 0.2423 0.2460