YEARLY HIGH
3.1458 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.5493 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7391 ETB

2017 SVC to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.5493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5965 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5790 to the December average rate of 3.1256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1458 was up 22.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,729 ETB
2016 Average 12,487 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 12,747 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,982.25 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1802
2.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 2.6088, compared to 2.8695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4389 ETB (High: 3.1243 / Low: 2.6853). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 ETB (High: 2.6764 / Low: 2.6468).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4389
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

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 (December 2017: 3.1256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5657 (+22.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.1256
2016 Avg (December) 2.5599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6015 2.5493 2.5790
February 2.6120 2.5637 2.5906
March 2.6196 2.5899 2.6005
April 2.6295 2.5907 2.6099
May 2.6483 2.6172 2.6310
June 2.6619 2.6241 2.6417
July 2.6764 2.6468 2.6591
August 2.6859 2.6508 2.6697
September 2.7021 2.6620 2.6845
October 3.1243 2.6853 2.9562
November 3.1331 3.1002 3.1218
December 3.1458 3.0959 3.1256