YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0029 ETB

2017 LAK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0033 was up 18.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17 ETB
2016 Average 13 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 14 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.83 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0033
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to ETB 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+19.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0033
2016 Avg (December) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
March 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
June 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
October 0.0033 0.0028 0.0031
November 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033