YEARLY HIGH
7.5584 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.0828 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5129 ETB

2017 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 7.5584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 6.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4756 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1968 to the December average rate of 7.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5584 was up 22.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,792 ETB
2016 Average 29,987 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 30,414 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,378.03 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.5843
6.0707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 6.2571, compared to 6.7687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.2194 ETB (High: 7.5096 / Low: 6.2902). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0865 ETB (High: 6.3225 / Low: 6.2360).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2194
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0865

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 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.4582) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3078 (+21.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 7.4582
2016 Avg (December) 6.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2475 6.1202 6.1968
February 6.2780 6.1531 6.2261
March 6.3029 6.1838 6.2427
April 6.3225 6.2360 6.2776
May 6.3643 6.2760 6.3173
June 6.3714 6.0828 6.2821
July 6.4132 6.2097 6.3352
August 6.4501 6.3007 6.3767
September 6.4463 6.3033 6.3498
October 7.5096 6.2902 6.9157
November 7.5201 6.9771 7.1766
December 7.5584 7.3231 7.4582