YEARLY HIGH
0.0895 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0839 BBD

2017 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0887 to the December average rate of 0.0731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0895 was down 5.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448 BBD
2016 Average 458 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 363 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0902
0.0716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BBD 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 0.0876, compared to 0.0801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0121 BBD (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0731). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BBD (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0728).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0887) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-5.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0887
2016 Avg (January) 0.0941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0895 0.0879 0.0887
February 0.0893 0.0875 0.0882
March 0.0888 0.0871 0.0880
April 0.0881 0.0869 0.0875
May 0.0875 0.0863 0.0870
June 0.0872 0.0858 0.0866
July 0.0873 0.0853 0.0861
August 0.0863 0.0849 0.0857
September 0.0858 0.0845 0.0851
October 0.0852 0.0731 0.0777
November 0.0739 0.0728 0.0732
December 0.0738 0.0726 0.0731