ETH Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 22nd December 2017

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 22nd December, 2017 has come in at a decrease to 0.4% for November 2017. Compared to the previous release for October 2017 at 0.5%, we can see that consumer sentiment is still increasing but slowed month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of ETH's price during the Personal Income 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 20,513 ETH with prices swinging between 579.00 and 699.00, representing a swing of 17.17%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased considerably by 90% to 39,032 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 504.99 to a high of 638.98, a difference of 20.97%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 2,546 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 579.00 to a high of 623.00, a 7.06% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 12% to 2,860 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 579.03 with a high of 603.96, a change of 4.13%.

About Personal Income and Outlays

Personal Income measures the change in the total value of income received from all sources by consumers. Income is closely correlated with consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity.