YEARLY HIGH
10.1941 ETB
YEARLY LOW
8.2445 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8661 ETB

2017 XCD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 10.1941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9496 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3489 to the December average rate of 10.1230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1941 was up 22.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.3430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,970 ETB
2016 Average 40,424 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 41,222 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,748.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.3004
8.1715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 8.4438, compared to 9.2884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.4385 ETB (High: 10.1201 / Low: 8.6816). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1151 ETB (High: 8.5172 / Low: 8.4021).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4385
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1151

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: 10.1230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8327 (+22.11%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.1230
2016 Avg (December) 8.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4180 8.2445 8.3489
February 8.4587 8.2906 8.3885
March 8.4922 8.3323 8.4111
April 8.5172 8.4021 8.4575
May 8.5752 8.4559 8.5112
June 8.6215 8.4842 8.5457
July 8.6713 8.4759 8.5959
August 8.7158 8.5795 8.6332
September 8.7615 8.6289 8.6987
October 10.1201 8.6816 9.5746
November 10.1645 10.0162 10.1047
December 10.1941 10.0259 10.1230