YEARLY HIGH
0.0449 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0363 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0419 USD

2017 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0443 to the December average rate of 0.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0449 was down 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0472, 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 224 USD
2016 Average 229 USD
Yearly Trough Low 181 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.92 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0451
0.0358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to USD 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0061 USD (High: 0.0426 / Low: 0.0366). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0364).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0443) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-5.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0443
2016 Avg (January) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0440 0.0443
February 0.0446 0.0437 0.0441
March 0.0444 0.0436 0.0440
April 0.0440 0.0434 0.0438
May 0.0438 0.0431 0.0435
June 0.0436 0.0429 0.0433
July 0.0437 0.0427 0.0430
August 0.0431 0.0425 0.0429
September 0.0429 0.0422 0.0425
October 0.0426 0.0366 0.0388
November 0.0369 0.0364 0.0366
December 0.0369 0.0363 0.0366