YEARLY HIGH
38.9934 ETB
YEARLY LOW
29.9666 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2566 ETB

2017 XDR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 38.9934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 29.9666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0268 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4916 to the December average rate of 38.7290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.9934 was up 25.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.1321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,967 ETB
2016 Average 151,758 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 149,833 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,133.89 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.5528
29.6679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 31.1142, compared to 35.3991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.1142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 5.5923 ETB (High: 38.5917 / Low: 32.9994). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5687 ETB (High: 32.2597 / Low: 31.6910).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.5923
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5687

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 (November 2017: 38.4548) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.4923), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9625 (+26.11%).

2017 Avg (November) 38.4548
2016 Avg (November) 30.4923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9246 29.9666 30.4916
February 31.1180 30.3880 30.7242
March 31.2191 30.3199 30.7893
April 31.5583 30.8060 31.1103
May 31.9818 31.2832 31.6291
June 32.2597 31.6910 31.9407
July 32.8872 31.9533 32.4140
August 33.5170 32.6271 32.9251
September 33.6369 33.0532 33.4031
October 38.5917 32.9994 36.4684
November 38.9934 37.9912 38.4548
December 38.9672 38.2173 38.7290