2013 BBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6195 ETB

YEARLY LOW

9.0948 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.3559 ETB

2013 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 9.6195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 9.0948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5247 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1468 to the December average rate of 9.5508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.6195 was up 5.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.1466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,097 ETB

2012 Average 44,420 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 45,474 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,623.37 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.5912

9.1064

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BBD 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 9.2511, compared to 9.4606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1575 ETB (High: 9.2828 / Low: 9.1253). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0496 ETB (High: 9.5394 / Low: 9.4898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1575

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0496

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 2013: 9.5508) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.1168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4340 (+4.76%).

2013 Avg (December) 9.5508

2012 Avg (December) 9.1168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1782	9.0948	9.1468
February	9.2734	9.1700	9.1988
March	9.2828	9.1253	9.2266
April	9.3136	9.2126	9.2679
May	9.3542	9.2863	9.3162
June	9.4094	9.2932	9.3503
July	9.4116	9.3051	9.3800
August	9.4378	9.3490	9.4096
September	9.4661	9.3810	9.4381
October	9.5090	9.4044	9.4728
November	9.5394	9.4898	9.5125
December	9.6195	9.5257	9.5508