YEARLY HIGH
27.5500 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.7829 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9516 ETB

2017 LTL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 27.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.7829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7671 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4602 to the December average rate of 27.3579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 161.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.5500 was up 276.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.3189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,750 ETB
2016 Average 35,384 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 33,914 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,835.53 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.3898
5.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 16.8009, compared to 25.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 15.9684 ETB (High: 23.0181 / Low: 7.0496). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2481 ETB (High: 7.1728 / Low: 6.9247).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.9684
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.8810 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.3579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8351), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5229 (+300.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.3579
2016 Avg (December) 6.8351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7500 6.7829 10.4602
February 22.8049 6.8944 15.9205
March 7.1728 6.9247 7.0395
April 23.0181 7.0496 21.2878
May 23.1750 22.8525 23.0019
June 23.3000 22.9290 23.0953
July 23.4347 22.9066 23.2309
August 23.5550 23.1866 23.3318
September 23.6785 23.3200 23.5088
October 27.3500 23.4623 25.8758
November 27.4702 27.0693 27.3085
December 27.5500 27.0956 27.3579