YEARLY HIGH
13.7750 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.1716 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9806 ETB

2017 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 13.7750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.1716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6034 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2795 to the December average rate of 13.6790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.7750 was up 22.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,875 ETB
2016 Average 54,588 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 55,858 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,017.14 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9189
11.0395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 11.4100, compared to 12.5511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.9438 ETB (High: 13.6750 / Low: 11.7312). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1555 ETB (High: 11.5090 / Low: 11.3535).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9438
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1555

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: 13.6790) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1828), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4962 (+22.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6790
2016 Avg (December) 11.1828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3728 11.1716 11.2795
February 11.4300 11.1969 11.3377
March 11.4753 11.2593 11.3657
April 11.5090 11.3535 11.4284
May 11.5875 11.4263 11.5010
June 11.6500 11.4645 11.5476
July 11.7174 11.4533 11.6154
August 11.7775 11.5933 11.6659
September 11.8392 11.6600 11.7544
October 13.6750 11.7312 12.9379
November 13.7351 13.5347 13.6543
December 13.7750 13.5478 13.6790