YEARLY HIGH
0.9599 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8308 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8869 EUR

2017 USD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.8308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1291 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9406 to the December average rate of 0.8445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9599 was down 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,800 EUR
2016 Average 4,520 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,154 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.65 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9507
0.8292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to EUR 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 0.9239, compared to 0.8499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0353 EUR (High: 0.8813 / Low: 0.8460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 EUR (High: 0.8536 / Low: 0.8354).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9406) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+2.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9406
2016 Avg (January) 0.9203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9599 0.9258 0.9406
February 0.9486 0.9270 0.9397
March 0.9517 0.9207 0.9350
April 0.9451 0.9151 0.9333
May 0.9205 0.8897 0.9042
June 0.8980 0.8742 0.8905
July 0.8813 0.8460 0.8670
August 0.8536 0.8354 0.8460
September 0.8511 0.8308 0.8394
October 0.8616 0.8429 0.8510
November 0.8624 0.8381 0.8515
December 0.8516 0.8330 0.8445