YEARLY HIGH
332.5553 SLL
YEARLY LOW
242.6709 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
313.2688 SLL

2017 ETB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 332.5553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 242.6709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8844 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.6546 to the December average rate of 279.5174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 332.5553 was up 29.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 256.5457, 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 1,662,776 SLL
2016 Average 1,101,968 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,213,354 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,421.82 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

331.9447
274.7513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SLL 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 322.7703, compared to 303.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 322.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 88.3248 SLL (High: 330.9956 / Low: 242.6709). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5089 SLL (High: 329.2538 / Low: 324.7449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±88.3248
April Spread (Stable) ±4.5089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 24.5133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 327.1786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 189.1638), the exchange rate shifted by +138.0148 (+72.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 327.1786
2016 Avg (March) 189.1638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 330.9956 242.6709 305.6546
February 329.5441 321.7183 326.6759
March 332.5553 316.4808 327.1786
April 329.2538 324.7449 327.0893
May 327.9843 321.6680 325.0090
June 328.1595 320.9092 325.0145
July 329.5950 319.7957 322.9641
August 325.5584 320.5898 322.6332
September 323.6432 318.8552 321.1254
October 326.4435 279.4636 296.6120
November 282.3613 277.5649 279.7516
December 282.7133 276.9073 279.5174