YEARLY HIGH
0.0475 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0387 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0414 ETB

2017 SOS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0475 was up 17.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237 ETB
2016 Average 184 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 194 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.76 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0480
0.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0066 ETB (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0406). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ETB (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0392).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0471) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+21.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0471
2016 Avg (November) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0394 0.0387 0.0390
February 0.0398 0.0388 0.0392
March 0.0398 0.0391 0.0393
April 0.0398 0.0392 0.0394
May 0.0403 0.0390 0.0397
June 0.0403 0.0396 0.0399
July 0.0405 0.0398 0.0402
August 0.0406 0.0395 0.0403
September 0.0409 0.0398 0.0405
October 0.0471 0.0406 0.0447
November 0.0475 0.0458 0.0471
December 0.0474 0.0463 0.0472