YEARLY HIGH
35.2396 ETB
YEARLY LOW
22.3932 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2053 ETB

2017 LVL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 35.2396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 22.3932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8464 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4863 to the December average rate of 27.3579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.2396 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.5918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,198 ETB
2016 Average 172,766 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 111,966 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,231.81 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.7425
21.8437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 27.3083, compared to 25.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 12.5396 ETB (High: 34.9453 / Low: 22.4057). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3225 ETB (High: 23.1750 / Low: 22.8525).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.5396
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.5353 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 34.5843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.0592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5251 (+1.54%).

2017 Avg (March) 34.5843
2016 Avg (March) 34.0592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.6164 22.3932 31.4863
February 34.9453 22.4057 27.6330
March 35.2396 34.0202 34.5843
April 34.6952 22.7070 24.0490
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