ETH Volatility Analysis for International Imports, 2nd August 2019

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis for International Imports in Goods and Services on 2nd August, 2019 has come in at a decrease to $261.5B for June 2019. Compared to the previous release for May 2019 at $266.5B, we can see that foreign trade is still increasing but slowed month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of ETH's price during the International Imports release, we will first observe the difference in volume and price changes on the 4-hours chart, followed by the 15-minutes chart. Change in prices will be be determined by the high and low prices instead of the opening and closing prices.

4-Hours Chart Analysis

In the period prior to the release, the trading volume was 26,823 ETH with prices swinging between 218.68 and 220.39, representing a swing of 0.78%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased considerably by 62% to 43,464 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 215.55 to a high of 221.00, a significant difference of 2.47%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 861 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 219.11 to a high of 219.53, a 0.19% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 45% to 1,251 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 219.20 with a high of 219.73, a change of 0.24%.

About International Imports in Goods and Services

International Imports measures economic transactions between a nation and its trading partners, showing the amount of a country's imports for a given period. The BEA and Census Bureau reports on the U.S. balance of payments (BOP), covering goods and services that move in to the country. Economists use this information to gauge the relative strength of a country's economy.