YEARLY HIGH
0.0334 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0256 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0303 XDR

2017 ETB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0328 to the December average rate of 0.0258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0334 was down 2.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0342, 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 167 XDR
2016 Average 165 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 128 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.63 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0335
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to XDR 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 0.0321, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0044 XDR (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0257).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0328) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-3.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0328
2016 Avg (January) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0323 0.0328
February 0.0329 0.0321 0.0325
March 0.0330 0.0320 0.0325
April 0.0325 0.0317 0.0321
May 0.0320 0.0313 0.0316
June 0.0316 0.0310 0.0313
July 0.0313 0.0304 0.0309
August 0.0306 0.0298 0.0304
September 0.0303 0.0297 0.0299
October 0.0303 0.0259 0.0276
November 0.0263 0.0256 0.0260
December 0.0262 0.0257 0.0258