YEARLY HIGH
9.1466 ETB
YEARLY LOW
8.6402 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8832 ETB

2012 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 9.1466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 8.6402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5064 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6534 to the December average rate of 9.1168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.1466 was up 5.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.6452, 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 45,733 ETB
2011 Average 39,822 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 43,201 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,531.88 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

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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 8.7389, compared to 9.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1261 ETB (High: 8.9955 / Low: 8.8694). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 ETB (High: 8.6725 / Low: 8.6402).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1261
January Spread (Stable) Âą0.0323

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 2012: 9.1168) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.6247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4920 (+5.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 9.1168
2011 Avg (December) 8.6247

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Month High Low Average
January 8.6725 8.6402 8.6534
February 8.7171 8.6623 8.6809
March 8.7869 8.6907 8.7197
April 8.7589 8.7139 8.7337
May 8.8234 8.7589 8.7934
June 8.8888 8.8222 8.8521
July 8.9955 8.8694 8.9400
August 9.0134 8.9189 8.9787
September 9.0564 8.9474 9.0059
October 9.0787 9.0015 9.0451
November 9.1017 9.0525 9.0792
December 9.1466 9.0809 9.1168